EA FC 24 Crossing Crusader Evolution Guide: Best Players, Requirements, and More

The EA FC 24 Crossing Crusader is a two-part evolution aimed at boosting the passing and crossing attributes of players

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In the holiday spirit, EA Sports has been delighting EA FC 24 players with thrilling Evolution opportunities through the Winter Wildcards promo. As the festivities continue, the EA FC 24 Crossing Crusaders 1 & 2 arrive as another Winter Wildcards treat for players. These Evolutions make fullbacks more lethal going forward. Discover how to maximize these Evolutions by exploring our EA FC 24 Crossing Crusaders Evolutions guide.

EA FC 24 Crossing Crusaders Requirements

Crossing Crusader Evolution allows EA FC 24 players to improve their chosen cards significantly without spending a single Ultimate Team coin or FC point. Unlike other Evolutions, Crossing Crusaders comes in a two-part format. Crossing Crusaders 1 is solely aimed at left-backs, while Crossing Crusaders 2 is a right-back-only offering. You can also utilize cards with LB/RB listed as their secondary positions. Here are the requirements of both Crossing Crusaders Evolutions:

Crossing Crusader 1 Requirements

• The maximum overall rating is 85.
• Can have 8 PlayStyles max.
• LB players are eligible, but secondary LB players also qualify. No CM is allowed, however.
• The maximum pace rating is 84.
• The maximum crossing rating is 86.
• The maximum physicality rating is 85.

Both Crossing Crusader 1 & 2 have two levels of upgrades, so you will have to complete two sets of challenges on each occasion to complete them. That means you must complete four sets of challenges in total to complete both Crossing Crusader 1 & 2.

Crossing Crusader 1 Level 1 Upgrades

• PlayStyle: First Touch
• Overall: +1
• Rarity: In-Progress Evolution
• Pace: +2
• Physicality: +2
• Shooting: +2
• Dribbling: +2

Crossing Crusader 1 Level 1 Challenges

• Take part in a minimum of five Squad Battles, Rivals, or Champions matches, playing at least at the Semi-Pro difficulty level, and ensure your active EVO player is in the game.
• Make two assists with your active EVO player in Squad Battles, Rivals, or Champions matches, playing at least on the Semi-Pro difficulty level.
• Win a minimum of four Squad Battles, Rivals, or Champions matches, ensuring your active EVO player is part of the game, and play at least at the Semi-Pro difficulty level.

Crossing Crusader 1 Level 2 Upgrades

• PlayStyle: Whipped Pass
• Overall: +2
• Rarity: Winter Wildcards Evo
• Pace: +3
• Defending: +3
• Crossing: +7
• Curve: +7

Crossing Crusader 1 Level 2 Challenges

• Keep three clean sheets in Squad Battles, Rivals, or Champions matches with your active EVO player in the game while playing at least on the Semi-Pro difficulty level.
• Make four assists with your active EVO player in Squad Battles, Rivals, or Champions matches, playing at least at the Semi-Pro difficulty level.
• Participate in six matches in Rivals or Champions mode with your active EVO player included in the game.

Crossing Crusader 2 Requirements

• The maximum overall rating is 85.
• Can have 8 PlayStyles max.
• RB players are eligible, but secondary RB players also qualify. No CM is allowed, however.
• The maximum pace rating is 84.
• The maximum crossing rating is 86.
• The maximum physicality rating is 85.

Crossing Crusader 2 Level 1 Upgrades

The same as Crossing Crusader 1 Level 1 upgrades.

Crossing Crusader 2 Level 1 Challenges

The same as Crossing Crusader 1 Level 1 challenges.

Crossing Crusader 2 Level 2 Upgrades

The same as Crossing Crusader 1 Level 2 upgrades.

Crossing Crusader 2 Level 2 Challenges

The same as Crossing Crusader 1 Level 2 challenges.

Who Are The Best Players for EA FC 24 Crossing Crusader Evolution?

Unlike other Evolutions, the best players for EA FC 24 Crossing Crusader Evolution are mostly Rare Gold card items. These are the players we feel are the ideal candidates for Crossing Crusader:

Best Players for Crossing Crusader Evolution

Here are the best five candidates for Crossing Crusader Evolution

Joe Gomez (Liverpool)

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If you have already evolved your Joe Gomez Gold Rare card with the Detail Oriented Evolution, you can get an 86-rated card with Crossing Crusader.

David Alaba (Real Madrid)

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Evolving David Alaba through Crossing Crusader results in an 88-rated card. Additionally, it can act as the ideal foundation for a 93-rated card through Pep's Legacy.

Jurrien Timber (Arsenal)

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Jurrien Timber is another good pick for Crossing Crusader. It works best if you first evolve the Gold Rare card via Like a Rock. Finally, you will get an 84-OVR card.

Hailie Mace Squad Foundations (Kansas City Current)

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The Hailie Mace Squad Foundations card is the only non-Gold Rare item featured in our selection of the best Crossing Crusader players. The end product is a marvelous 88-rated LB card.

Pierre Kalulu (AC Milan)

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If you have had the Pierre Kalulu Gold Rare item for a while, you must have already tried some Evolutions to get an upgraded version of the AC Milan center-back. Crossing Crusader is the optimum choice if you have already completed the Welcome to Evolutions and Detail Oriented Evolutions.

Four of the five players we highlighted here are center-backs, even though Crossing Crusader is a fullback-oriented Evolution. We focused on central defense because the added pace will give you more protection from lightning-fast attackers. The refined passing ability will make it easier to play out from the back, and when necessary, you can push them to the flanks to take advantage of the crossing capability boost.