The FUTTIES Blueprint 1 Evolution is a free upgrade in FC 26 that takes an attacking midfielder and rebuilds it as a striker, with big jumps to pace, finishing, and shooting stats. It also stacks on customizable PlayStyles and PlayStyle+ across five levels, so a bench card can become a genuine attacking threat. The catch is a strict eligibility cap, which decides who you can actually feed into it.
Quick answer: Pick an unused CAM rated 96 or lower with no more than 5 positions, 10 PlayStyles, and 4 PlayStyle+, then play one qualifying match per level (five matches total) to finish it. Ronaldinho Trophy Titans, Gakpo PTG, and Messi Time Warp are among the strongest fits.
Eligibility requirements for FUTTIES Blueprint 1
Only a CAM can enter this Evolution, and the card has to sit under every cap below. If your player already exceeds one of these limits, they will not appear in the eligible list.
| Requirement | Limit |
|---|---|
| Position | CAM |
| Overall rating | Max 96 |
| Total positions | Max 5 |
| PlayStyles | Max 10 |
| PlayStyle+ | Max 4 |
Note: the Overall cap is 96, so a 97-rated CAM will not qualify. That is why the strongest candidates tend to be 95 and 96 versions of premium cards rather than their highest-rated specials.
Every upgrade across the five levels
The Evolution ends with a +366 total stat boost and pushes the card to a 97 Overall as a striker. Level 1 changes the position to ST and adds the pace and composure, then later levels layer on shooting, dribbling, and PlayStyles.
| Level | Stat upgrades (max) | PlayStyles added |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overall 97, Acceleration 95, Sprint Speed 96, Composure 96, Weak Foot +4, Position ST | — |
| 2 | Positioning 96, Long Shots 95, Volleys 95, Penalties 96 | Incisive Pass, Finesse Shot+ |
| 3 | Finishing 96, Shot Power 96, Reactions 96, Ball Control 95, Dribbling 94 | Low Driven Shot+ |
| 4 | Curve 96 | Quick Step, Gamechanger, Rapid+ |
| 5 | Agility 96, Balance 94 | Technical, Tiki Taka |
The PlayStyle+ picks matter most. Finesse Shot+, Low Driven Shot+, and Rapid+ are exactly the traits a finisher wants, which is why cards with weak or empty default PlayStyle sections still come out lethal.
How to complete each level
Every level shares the same challenge, so there are no SBCs, coins, or rare consumables involved. You just need to play with the active Evolution card.
You will know a level is done when the card’s stats update and the next set of upgrades unlocks in the Evolution screen. There are no win, clean sheet, goal, or assist conditions, so the difficulty is low. Squad Battles on Semi-Pro is the safest route if you only want to tick the box.
Best players to use in FUTTIES Blueprint 1
Look for a CAM that already leans toward striker play, meaning good pace, composure, and finishing potential, plus a PlayStyle set that scales into finesse and low-driven finishing. Special items, Icons, and Time Warp cards tend to have the highest ceiling after the boost. Some options need a chain to reach, so check the requirement before you commit.
| Player | Item | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ronaldinho | Trophy Titans | Flair converts into clinical finishing for a nimble false nine |
| Gakpo | PTG | Natural CAM-to-ST fit who keeps his passing threat |
| Messi | Time Warp | Elite ball control and finishing make a hybrid forward |
| Maradona | WTSS | Dribbling-first striker that still finishes cleanly |
| Zidane | Trophy Titans | Playmaker gains scary finishing and shot power |
| Gullit | WTSS | Physical presence plus Finesse Shot for a complete striker |
| Luis Suárez | Time Warp | Turns into a ruthless penalty-area poacher |
| Vicky López | UWCL Winners | Quick, technical striker for Tiki Taka setups |
| Ginola | Joga Bonito | Flair and shot upgrades suit long-range and angled finishes |
| Charlton | Ultimate Birthday Icon | Requires a chain; high technical ceiling |
| Mastantuano | Showdown | Requires a chain; becomes a pacey poacher |
| Cruyff | Winter Wildcards | Requires a chain; classic CAM instincts move up front |
| Henry | Winter Wildcards | Requires a chain; pace and composure suit a target forward |
There is a lot of room to experiment here, and eligible options like Immobile, Götze, Insigne, Ayoze, Ødegaard, and Del Piero also show up if you want a lower-cost route. A card with zero base PlayStyles will only carry the ones the Evolution grants, so weigh that against cards that already own Finesse Shot+ or Technical.
Before you confirm, run a quick check. Make sure the card fits your formation as a striker, that any chain requirement is met, and that the final PlayStyles suit how you play. Once all five levels are done, the card becomes a FUTTIES item with customizable PlayStyles, so it is worth planning the build rather than rushing it. The Evolution is on a timer, so complete it before it expires rather than leaving a strong upgrade unused.
