Many Evo guides focus on ranking players. This one helps you decide who to leave out — because Strings of Fate gives you two completions and there are three midfielders worth considering. Burn both runs on the wrong pair and your midfield stays mid until the next promo.
Here's the short version: Sara is the most complete card. Camavinga is the defensive specialist. Le Moguédec is the only one who qualifies for Long Ball Pass — and that single PlayStyle changes the whole comparison.
The fine print that decides everything
Strings of Fate is free, repeatable twice, and expires fast: start by Nov 15 at 18:00 UTC, finish by Nov 22 at 18:00 UTC. Any CM or CDM rated 81 or lower, max 7 PlayStyles, no PlayStyle+.
Here's the detail that changes which two players are worth your Evolutions: Long Ball Pass only applies to cards with fewer than 3 PlayStyles. Sara starts with four PlayStyles, and Camavinga has five — both clear the threshold and do not receive Long Ball Pass. Le Moguédec's low PlayStyle count keeps her below the cutoff, making her the only one of these three eligible for Long Ball Pass.
The passing upgrades also have attribute caps, not guaranteed flat boosts: +15 Long Pass (max 86), +15 Vision (max 84), and +15 Short Pass (max 83). Cards that already sit near those limits won't get the full increase. Sara also starts with a 4★ weak foot, so the weak-foot upgrade does nothing for him.
One more thing: the full chains are not free. Strings of Fate itself costs nothing, but Midfield Roundabout requires Premium Season Pass Level 26, and Dual Identity requires Premium Season Pass Level 14. On the Standard Pass, you can access Strings of Fate itself, but not the full two-Evolution chain.
Gabriel Sara: the most complete CM (lowest risk)
Chain: Sara → Strings of Fate → Midfield Roundabout (Season Pass Lv 26, Choice C → CM Holding++)
I've used this Sara card myself, and he has been one of the most well-rounded free midfield upgrades I've tried. His left-stick dribbling is clean, his defensive positioning is genuinely annoying for opponents, and he contributes at both ends without much micromanagement.
The extra passing upgrades help round out his midfield profile, while Midfield Roundabout adds another layer of improvements to his ball control, reactions, stamina, and defensive contribution. He already has a 4★ weak foot, so that part of Strings of Fate is wasted on him — but his all-around base makes him the lowest-risk pick on this list. No Long Ball Pass, no weak-foot gain, but no obvious weakness either.
The catch: if you've already completed another Evolution on Sara, compare his current role and attributes with the potential upgrade before committing another Evolution to the same position.
Eduardo Camavinga: the defensive specialist
Chain: Camavinga → Strings of Fate → Dual Identity (Season Pass Lv 14, Choice A)
Sara does everything. Camavinga does one thing and does it violently well: sitting in front of the back four and making counter-attacks disappear.
Dual Identity Choice A strengthens his defensive profile — Interceptions, Defensive Awareness, Standing Tackle, and Slide Tackle all go up — making him an even more reliable ball-winning shield. The Strings of Fate passing upgrades stop him from being a pure destroyer who panic-clears: he wins it and finds a teammate. He has five PlayStyles, so Long Ball Pass is off the table, but that was never the point of this chain.
The catch: if your squad already has a reliable pure CDM, this is a luxury, not a fix. He's the "not today" card — but only if "today" is actually your problem.
Le Moguédec: the only one who gets Long Ball Pass
Chain: Le Moguédec → Strings of Fate → Midfield Roundabout (Season Pass Lv 26, Choice C → CM Holding++)
Full transparency: I haven't used this card in-game. But her PlayStyle access gives her a tactical edge the other two literally cannot match.
Le Moguédec is the only one of these three who qualifies for Long Ball Pass under Strings of Fate's "fewer than 3 PlayStyles" rule. That matters if you like switching play from deep. Long Ball Pass makes lobbed passes and lofted through balls more accurate, faster, and harder to intercept — it's not a blanket boost to every long ball, but it's exactly the tool a deep distributor wants.
She's 5'5" (164 cm), with 87 Agility and 85 Balance after the full chain. Her small frame makes her better suited to quick turns and escaping pressure than physical duels. With Long Ball Pass added, she operates as an agile deep distributor, moving possession from one side of the pitch to the other.
The trade-off is clear: she won't offer Camavinga's physical presence, and Midfield Roundabout Choice C gives her CM Holding++, not a playmaker role. But she offers a passing tool the other two cannot access through this Evo.
Quick decision table
| Player | Main advantage | Main drawback |
|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Sara | Most balanced CM; lowest-risk upgrade | No Long Ball Pass; weak-foot gain wasted |
| Eduardo Camavinga | Defensive security + improved passing | No Long Ball Pass; redundant if you already have a CDM |
| Le Moguédec | Only one who qualifies for Long Ball Pass; agile deep distributor | Small frame; less physical; CM Holding++ role |
Which two runs should you actually use?
Sara + Camavinga is the traditional, balanced combo. You get an all-around CM and a defensive specialist. If your midfield leaks goals on the counter, this pairing fixes the leak without leaving you toothless going forward.
Sara + Le Moguédec is the more distinctive double-creator setup. Sara is the all-around engine; Le Moguédec is the deep distributor with Long Ball Pass. If you value passing range and switching play over physicality, this combo gives you two genuinely different midfield profiles.
Camavinga + Le Moguédec is the "I missed Sara" combo. You get a shield and a long-range distributor. It works, but you're choosing two specialists over the most complete card. Only do this if your midfield genuinely needs both a stopper and a deep passer.
Do not plan around all three. Two completions is the cap. The Evo closes Nov 22 at 18:00 UTC.
The verdict
Sara is the safest first run for players who want an all-around CM. He offers the most balanced final profile and fits more midfield roles than the other two.
Le Moguédec is the smarter second run if you want the PlayStyle advantage. She's the only one here who qualifies for Long Ball Pass, and that's a real tactical difference the other two cannot replicate. If you'd rather have a pure destroyer, take Camavinga — but understand you're trading the one PlayStyle that separates this Evo from a generic stat bump.
With only two completions available, pick the midfielder who fills the gap in your squad, not the one with the highest face stats. That's the whole decision.
