With FC 26 on the horizon, Ultimate Team players are already buzzing about one of the most exciting features teased so far: the TOTY Honourable Mention (HM) Chain Evolution. Evolutions have steadily become one of the most creative and rewarding systems in Ultimate Team, but this upcoming chain looks set to push customization to a whole new level. Instead of a single upgrade path, players will be asked to start a journey, choosing the type of midfielder they want to FC 26 Coins create-a dominant CDM, a box-to-box CM, or a magical CAM.

This isn't just about stats going up. It's about identity, playstyle, and long-term squad planning.

Path One: The Colossal CDM

If you're the type of player who values control, defensive solidity, and winning midfield battles, the CDM path is made for you.

This evolution route is expected to focus on:

Defensive Awareness

Interceptions and Stand Tackles

Strength and Aggression

Passing reliability under pressure

A fully evolved CDM from this chain could rival elite meta cards, acting as the anchor that allows the rest of your team to flourish. Think of a player who screens the back line, breaks up counterattacks, and immediately recycles possession.

Ideal candidates for this path are midfielders with:

Naturally strong physicals

Good defensive base stats

Work rates suited to staying back

Choosing this route means committing to a tactical spine for your squad. In high-level play, a dominant CDM is often the difference between controlling the match and constantly defending transitions.

Path Two: The Powerhouse CM

For players who want balance, flexibility, and relentless presence, the CM evolution path may be the most popular choice.

This route emphasizes:

Box-to-box stamina

Balanced attacking and defensive stats

Improved long passing and ball carrying

Shooting boosts for late runs into the box

A powerhouse CM evolved through the TOTY HM chain can become the engine of your team-pressing high, tracking back, and contributing at both ends of the pitch. These are the midfielders who never stop moving and always seem to be in the right place.

This path is ideal if:

You play formations like 4-3-3, 4-1-2-1-2, or 4-4-2 diamond

You value versatility over specialization

You want one Evolution that fits almost any tactical setup

The CM route often provides the best all-around value, especially for players who constantly tweak formations and tactics.

Path Three: The Magic CAM

For flair players, skill-move merchants, and chance creators, the CAM evolution path is where the fun truly begins.

This route is likely to heavily boost:

Dribbling, Balance, and Agility

Vision and Short Passing

Shot Power and Finishing

Attacking positioning

A fully evolved CAM from the TOTY HM chain could become the creative heartbeat of your squad-threading through balls, dancing past defenders, and scoring clutch goals from the edge of the box.

This path suits:

Players who build around possession and creativity

Narrow formations with a central playmaker

Users who enjoy expressive, technical gameplay

The CAM path often sacrifices defensive stats, but in FIFA Coins return gives you a match-winner, someone who can decide games on their own.