The Side Stopper Evolution is now live in FC 27, and we can improve one of our side defenders with better stats and playstyles. The evolution is free, and it can be used at most once.

I will help you discover the best contenders for this evolution based on the requirements and the offered upgrades.

Here are the requirements for Side Stopper in FC 27.

• Overall: Max 81
• Pace: Max 83
• PlayStyle: Max 7
• Position: LB or RB
• Not Position: CDM, CB

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The evolution has three upgrade levels, each with specific conditions.

Level 1 upgrades

• Overall: +4|83
• Acceleration: +7|83
• Balance: +5|76
• Interceptions: +6|82
• Stand Tackle: +6|83
• Stamina: +6|84

Level 2 upgrades

• Heading Acc.: +6|78
• Reactions: +5|80
• Slide Tackle: +6|83
• Sprint Speed: +7|83
• Strength: +6|80
• PlayStyles: Intercept|3

Level 3 upgrades

• Aggression: +6|80
• Jumping: +6|78
• Def. Aware: +6|82
• Short Passing: +5|76
• Composure: +6|78
• PlayStyles: Slide Tackle|3

Level 1 upgrade requirements

• Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player.

Level 2 upgrade requirements

• Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player.

Level 3 upgrade requirements

• Win 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player.

Here are some of my best recommendations to include in the evolution.

• Ferland Mendy
• Lewis-Potter Squad Foundations
• Svenson Squad Foundations
• Kayode
• Cambiaso
• Livramento
• Suazo Squad Foundation
• Diogo Dalot
• Savona
• Bellerin
• Wan-Bissaka