The Right Route Evolution in FC 26 turns a striker into a right-sided attacking threat. It adds the RM position, layers on pace, shooting, passing, and dribbling upgrades, and stacks new PlayStyles and roles across five levels. The whole path is free, so the only real cost is picking a card that already fits the entry limits.
Quick answer: Use an ST rated no higher than 95 overall, with 5 or fewer total positions, 10 or fewer PlayStyles, and 4 or fewer PlayStyle+. Strong fits include Bale (GOTG or Future Stars Icon), Mbappé Captains, Vini Jr. Knockout Royalty, Yamal Ultimate Birthday, and Son TOTS HM.
Right Route Evolution entry requirements
A card must meet every limit below before it can be slotted into the evolution. The position lock matters most here, since only strikers qualify.
| Requirement | Limit |
|---|---|
| Overall | Max 95 |
| Total positions | Max 5 |
| PlayStyle | Max 10 |
| PlayStyle+ | Max 4 |
| Position | ST |
Every stat boost by level
The evolution runs across five levels. Each level applies a fixed set of upgrades with individual stat caps, so a card near the cap already gains less from that specific attribute. The new position, PlayStyles, and roles are the parts that transform how the card plays.
| Level | Stat upgrades | Positions / roles / PlayStyles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overall +20 (96), Acceleration +25 (95), Sprint Speed +25 (95), Strength +30 | Adds RM; PlayStyle+ Quick Step (4) |
| 2 | Long Shots +20 (94), Shot Power +20 (95), Volleys +20 (95), Weak Foot +4 | Role: Inside Forward++ |
| 3 | Curve +20 (95), Short Passing +20 (95), Vision +20 (95) | PlayStyle+ Finesse Shot (4); PlayStyle Low Driven Shot (7) |
| 4 | Balance +20 (96), Ball Control +20 (95), Reactions +20 (96) | PlayStyle+ Pinged Pass (4); PlayStyle Rapid (7) |
| 5 | Dribbling +25 (96), Finishing +20 (96), Jumping +20 (95), Stamina +20 (95), Composure +20 (94) | PlayStyle Technical (7) |
How to complete each level
All five levels share the same simple challenge. Play one match in Squad Battles on at least Semi-Pro difficulty using your active evolution player in-game. Rush, Division Rivals, Champions, and Live Events all count in place of Squad Battles.
That means five matches total, one per level, with no win or clean sheet requirement attached. The upgrade applies once the match finishes, and the next level unlocks straight after.
Verification: The card gains the RM position and the listed stat, role, and PlayStyle boosts as each level clears. When all five are done, the striker shows the RM secondary position, Inside Forward++ role, and the Quick Step, Finesse Shot, and Pinged Pass PlayStyle+ upgrades on its card.
Best strikers to use in Right Route
The cards below sit inside the entry limits and get the most out of the pace, dribbling, and finishing chain while gaining a useful RM option for a right-sided attack.
- Henry Winter Wildcards
- Bale GOTG Icon
- Bale Future Stars Icon
- Vini Jr. Knockout Royalty
- Cristiano Ronaldo Time Warp
- Mbappé Captains
- Ginola Joga Bonito
- Yamal Ultimate Birthday
- Alexia Putellas Thunderstruck
- Son TOTS HM
- Salma Paralluelo FUTTIES
- Kaká Trophy Titans
- Mateo Fantasy FC
Tip: Check a card’s current PlayStyle and PlayStyle+ counts before committing. A striker already sitting at four PlayStyle+ will be blocked from entering, since the cap is four and the evolution itself adds more.
Because the requirements are simple and the path is free, the deciding factor is fit rather than cost. Pick a striker whose pace and finishing base lets it clear the level caps cleanly, and you finish with a flexible ST/RM attacker carrying Inside Forward++ and a full set of shooting and passing PlayStyles.
