Following up on last season’s Make Your Idol, EA FC 26′s new WTSS Journey (or Make Your World Tour Legend) evolution chain allows players to turn their Silver Icons into 92-rated triple PlayStyles+ superstars.
But as you can only complete the chain once, mastering its steps, and most importantly, knowing which player to pick is a must, right? To help you evolve the right card and get a 2M+ Icon for free, here’s a step-by-step guide on everything the new WTSS Journey evolution offers in EA FC 26, as well as which among the game’s Silver Icons are the best fits for it.
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All EA FC 26 WTSS Journey Evolutions, Explained
Available until the end of Season 7 in early June, EA FC 26‘s new WTSS Journey evolution chain comprises three paths: Attacker, Defender, and Midfielder. Needless to say, only players matching the roles can start each evolution (ST/LW/RW for Attacker, CAM/CM/CDM for Midfielder, and CB/LB/RB for Defender).
To start and complete each path, you must then choose the right variants after reaching levels 3, 8, and 21 on the game’s Season 7 Free Pass ladder. Here’s an overview of what completing all WTSS Journey 1, 2, and 3 evolutions will net your player:
All WTSS Journey 1 Upgrades
- WTSS Journey 1 – Attacker
- + 30 OVR (max 88)
- +1 SM (max 4) / +1 WF (max 4)
- Rapid and Gamechanger
- +30 Acceleration, +30 Sprint Speed, +30 Finishing, +30 Shot Power, +30 Long Shots, +20 Free Kick Accuracy, +30 Positioning, +20 Vision, +20 Crossing, +20 Short Pass, +20 Long Pass, +30 Volleys, +30 Penalties, +25 Agility, +25 Balance, +20 Curve, +25 Reactions, +25 Ball Control, +25 Aggression, +25 Dribbling, +25 Composure, +20 Stamiina, and +20 Strength
- WTSS Journey 1 – Midfielder
- +30 OVR (max 88)
- +20 PHY (max 84) / +1 SM (max 4) / +1 WF (max 4)
- Pinged Pass and Press Proven
- +30 Acceleration, +30 Sprint Speed, +30 curve, +30 Agility, +30 Balance, +20 Positioning, +20 Finishing, +20 Shot Power, +20 Long Shots, +20 Volleys, +20 Penalties, +30 Reactions, +30 Ball Control, +30 Vision, +30 Crossing, +30 Free Kick Accuracy, +30 Short Pass, +30 Long Pass, +30 Heading Accuracy, +30 Dribbling, +30 Composure, +30 Interceptions, +30 Defensive Awareness, +30 Standing Tackle, and +30 Sliding Tackle
- WTSS Journey 1 – Defender
- +30 OVR (max 88)
- +20 SHO (max 70) / +1 SM (max 4) / +1 WF (max 4)
- Intercept and Quick Step
- +30 Curve, +30 Defensive Awareness, +30 Standing Tackle, +30 Sliding Tackle, +30 Acceleration, +30 Sprint Speed, +30 vision, +30 Crossing, +30 Free Kick Accuracy, +30 Short Pass, +30 Long Pass, +30 Reactions, +30 Jumping, +30 Stamina, +30 Strength, +30 Composure, +30 Interceptions, +30 Heading Accuracy, +30 Aggression, +15 Agility, +15 Balance, +15 Ball Control, and +15 Dribbling
All WTSS Journey 2 Upgrades
- WTSS Journey 2 – Attacker
- +2 OVR (max 90)
- +3 WF (max 4)
- Low Driven Shot+, Finesse Shot, Incisive Pass, and Power Shot
- +10 Acceleration, +10 Sprint Speed, +10 Finishing, +10 Positioning, +10 Volleys, +10 Penalties, +10 Curve, +15 Agility, +15 Balance, +15 Reactions, +10 Shot Power, +10 Long Shots, +15 Ball Control, +15 Dribbling, and +15 Composure
- WTSS Journey 2 – Midfielder
- +2 OVR (max 90)
- +4 SHO (max 88) / +1 SM (max 4)
- Incisive Pass+, Technical, Bruiser, and Jockey
- +5 Sprint Speed, +15 Short Pass, +15 Interceptions, +15 Stamina, +15 Acceleration, +15 Free Kick Accuracy, +15 Defensive Awareness, +15 Strength, +15 Vision, +15 Long Pass, +15 Heading Accuracy, +15 Sliding Tackle, +15 Aggression, +15 Crossing, +15 Curve, +15 Standing Tackle, and +15 Jumping
- WTSS Journey 2 – Defender
- +2 OVR (max 90)
- +2 PAC (max 87)
- Anticipate+, Bruiser, Pinged Pass, and Block
- +5 Agility, +5 Balance, +5 Reactions, +5 Composure, +10 Standing Tackle, +10 Sliding Tackle, +10 Interceptions, +10 Heading Accuracy, and +10 Defensive Awareness
All WTSS Journey 3 Upgrades
- WTSS Journey 3 – Attacker
- +2 OVR (max 92)
- +4 SM
- Rapid+, Technical+, Quick Step, Tiki Taka, First Touch, and Trickster
- +5 Acceleration, +5 Sprint Speed, +5 Positioning, +5 finishing, +5 Curve, +5 Balance, +5 Reactions, +5 Ball Control, +5 Dribbling, and +5 Composure
- WTSS Journey 3 – Midfielder
- +2 OVR (max 92)
- +2 PAS (max 93)
- Intercept+
- +5 Finishing and +10 Reactions
- WTSS Journey 3 – Defender
- +2 OVR (max 92)
- +3 PAC (max 90) / +3 SM / +4 WF
- Quick Step+, Bruiser+, Jockey, Aerial Fortress, Tiki Taka, and Sliding Tackle
Keep in mind that many players allow you to alternate between evolution paths for as long as you respect the numerical order, with Gullit being the biggest example. You can also add your own touches to your future Attacker or Defender picks via the WTSS Boost evolutions, currently earnable via the S7 Spirit of Africa Tournament and League Objectives. Just keep in mind that they can only be used before starting the chain and will offer their own unique set of PlayStyles+.
The Best Players For The WTSS Journey Attacker, Defender, and Midfielder Evolutions In EA FC 26
When looking at the back line, no Silver Icon is better fitted for the WTSS Journey Defender chain in EA FC 26 like Paolo Maldini, who can get the Quick Step+, Intercept+, and Anticipate+ combo, as well as stats capable of challenging his 4M+ Prime Trophy Titans variant. Among CM/CDMs, Xavi is my highlight, while Xabi Alonso and Franz Beckenbauer shine for boasting similar stats after a full Midfielder chain.
Lastly, Ronaldo is unsurprisingly the best Silver Icon for the WTSS Journey Attacker path, with his Low Driven+, Rapid+, and Technical+ trio giving it the upper hand over his ICON Swaps variant. To recap and add to the above, here are the best players for each WTSS Journey chain evolution in EA FC 26:
- The Best Players For The WTSS Journey – Attacker Chain
- World Tour Silver Stars Ronaldo
- World Tour Silver Stars Eto’o
- World Tour Silver Stars Ronaldinho
- World Tour Silver Stars Pelé
- The Best Players For The WTSS Journey – Midfielder Chain
- World Tour Silver Stars Xavi
- World Tour Silver Stars Xabi Alonso
- World Tour Silver Stars Franz Beckenbauer
- World Tour Silver Stars Maradona
- The Best Players For The WTSS Journey – Defender Chain
- World Tour Silver Stars Paolo Maldini
- World Tour Silver Stars Marcel Desailly
- World Tour Silver Stars Lilian Thuram
With the evolutions taken care of, make sure to also check out all EA FC 26‘s Season 7 Pass Free & Premium Rewards. Trust me, there’s more there than meets the eye.
Published: Apr 24, 2026 02:32 pm