EA Sports FC 25 has introduced an exciting new Evolution called “Bomb Forward” that allows players to dramatically improve their right backs’ offensive capabilities. This free upgrade path transforms defensive players into attacking threats, opening up new tactical possibilities.
What is the Bomb Forward Evolution?
The Bomb Forward Evolution is a free upgrade available in EA FC 25’s Ultimate Team mode. It allows players to significantly boost the offensive stats and abilities of right back (RB) cards that meet certain criteria. Through a series of challenges, RBs can gain improved pace, dribbling, and attacking skills to become more versatile threats on the pitch.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the Bomb Forward Evolution, a player card must meet these criteria:
- Position: Right Back (RB)
- Overall Rating: 89 or lower
- Pace: 92 or lower
- Dribbling: 91 or lower
- Physicality: 84 or lower
- Maximum 10 PlayStyles
- Maximum 2 PlayStyle+
These requirements ensure that already elite attacking fullbacks can’t be made overpowered, while allowing for significant improvements to more defensive-minded players.
Upgrade Path and Challenges
The Bomb Forward Evolution consists of four upgrade levels, each unlocking new improvements:
Level 1
Challenges:
- Play 3 matches in any mode with the Evolution player
Upgrades:
- Overall +2
- Pace +3
- Dribbling +5
- Defending +2
- New Role++: RB Wingback++
- New PlayStyle: Quick Step
Level 2
Challenges:
- Play 2 matches in competitive modes (Rush, Rivals, Champions, Squad Battles on Semi-Pro or higher)
Upgrades:
- Overall +1
- Shooting +2
- Passing +4
- Physicality +3
- New Role+: RB Falseback+
- New PlayStyle: Anticipate
Level 3
Challenges:
- Play 3 matches in competitive modes
Upgrades:
- Overall +1
- Pace +2
- Shooting +2
- Physicality +3
- Skill Moves upgrade to 5-star
- New Role++: RB Attacking Wingback++
- New PlayStyle: Rapid
Level 4
Challenges:
- Play 2 matches in competitive modes
- Assist 2 goals with the Evolution player
Upgrades:
- Overall +1
- Passing +3
- Defending +3
- Dribbling +5
- New PlayStyle+: Quick Step
- New PlayStyles: Intercept, Trivela
By completing all levels, players can transform their RB into a 92-rated offensive powerhouse with 5-star skill moves and a variety of attacking PlayStyles.
Best Players for the Bomb Forward Evolution
While many right backs can benefit from this Evolution, certain players stand out as particularly good candidates:
Yan Couto (NumeroFUT)
The young Brazilian already has excellent pace and dribbling. The Evolution can boost his shooting and passing to make him a true offensive threat.
Joshua Kimmich (Succession)
Kimmich’s well-rounded stats and high passing make him an ideal candidate to become an elite attacking fullback.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka (TOTW)
Known for his defensive abilities, this Evolution can dramatically improve Wan-Bissaka’s offensive contributions.
Raoul Bellanova (Showdown)
Bellanova’s good pace and dribbling provide a solid foundation for the Evolution’s attacking upgrades.
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Legendary players like Gianluca Zambrotta (Centurions), Phillip Lahm (Base Icon), and Javier Zanetti (On This Day) can also benefit greatly from this Evolution, though their higher base stats may limit some of the upgrades.
Tactical Implications
The Bomb Forward Evolution creates fullbacks that can effectively function as additional wingers in attack. This opens up several tactical possibilities:
- Overlapping runs to create numerical advantages in wide areas
- Inverted fullback play, cutting inside to combine with midfielders
- High pressing systems with fullbacks pushing far up the pitch
- 3-5-2 formations with the evolved RB as an attacking wing-back
Is It Worth It?
The Bomb Forward Evolution offers significant value for several reasons:
- It’s free, requiring only time investment to complete the challenges.
- It can dramatically improve lower-rated cards, making them competitive with high-end options.
- The versatility gained allows for more tactical flexibility in squad building.
- 5-star skill moves on a fullback open up new attacking possibilities.
For most players, especially those without elite RB options, this Evolution is well worth pursuing. It can transform a defensive liability into an offensive asset, potentially changing the way you approach attacking play in EA FC 25.
The Bomb Forward Evolution represents an exciting opportunity to reimagine the right back position in EA FC 25. Whether you’re looking to upgrade a current squad member or transform a favorite player into an attacking threat, this free Evolution path offers significant value for Ultimate Team enthusiasts.