The first batch of FC 25 RTTK (Road to the Knockouts) tracker upgrades has been released, with Virgil van Dijk and Ollie Watkins emerging as the top winners from this campaign. Van Dijk has been elevated to a 92 overall rating thanks to this EA FC 25 promotional event, while Aston Villa’s star forward has received a bump to an 88 rating. Additional upgrades will follow based on teams’ performances in European tournaments. You can find detailed information about the campaign below, along with the latest updates on the FC 25 RTTK tracker.
What is FC 25 Road To The Knockouts (RTTK)?
The FC 25 Road To The Knockouts is the first major promotion of the season, featuring cards that can upgrade based on their team’s performance in European games. It’s important to note that even if a player doesn’t play or is not performing well individually, their overall team performance is what matters. Objectives for upgrades include achieving wins and scoring in four different matches. You can find complete details about these objectives below. Additionally, FC 25 RTTK Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) will be available throughout the promotion, with the first offering an 86-rated Diogo Jota card; however, this expired on Friday, October 4.
Who is in FC 25 RTTK Team 1?
Jude Bellingham, the cover star, is the featured player in FC 25 RTTK Team 1. He boasts a new overall rating of 91, which can increase to 93 if Real Madrid accomplishes all their Champions League objectives. Other notable players include Julian Alvarez (ST, Atletico Madrid, 90), Jeremie Frimpong (RB, Bayer Leverkusen, 88), and Jeremy Doku (LM, Manchester City, 87).
On the women’s side, Kadidiatou Diani is the standout player in Team 1 with a new OVR of 90. You’d also want to look out for Europa League cards like Cristian Romero (CB, Tottenham, 88) and Rayan Cherki (CAM, Lyon, 87). Initially, the only Conference League player available was Fiorentina striker Moise Kean, rated at 85, but he has since been joined by Malo Gusto (RB, Chelsea, 87) and Giovani Lo Celso (CAM, Real Betis, 85).
If you need gameplay tips after adding a few of these cards to your team, check out our guides on FC 25 skill moves and FC 25 chemistry styles.
When does FC 25 RTTK Team 2 come out?
FC 25 RTTK Team 2 dropped on Friday, October 4. Two prominent players, England’s captain Harry Kane and the towering Virgil Van Dijk, both received a new overall rating of 91; however, Van Dijk has since been upgraded to 92.
Additionally, three intriguing players with an overall rating of 87 include Bradley Barcola (LW, Paris SG), Ronald Araujo (CB, Barcelona), and Julian Brandt (CAM, Dortmund). All items from FC 25 RTTK Team 2 have been added to the complete cards list at the bottom of this guide.
Understanding the FC 25 RTTK Upgrade System
The FC 25 RTTK upgrade system is designed around the competitions each player is involved in, with a total of up to three potential upgrades available for each player. Here’s how players can earn these boosts depending on their tournament performance. New Player Roles introduced this year can be learned about in our FC 25 Player Roles guide.
Upgrades for Champions League & Europa League
- Win three league phase matches: +1 OVR
- Club scores at least one goal in four different matches: +1 OVR and ++ Role
- Finish in top two of final league table: PlayStyle+ and Role++
Upgrades for Conference League
- Win two league phase matches: +1 OVR
- Club scores at least one goal in four different matches: +1 OVR and ++ Role
- Finish in top two of final league table: PlayStyle+ and Role++
Upgrades for Women’s UCL
- Win two group stage matches: +1 OVR
- Club scores at least one goal in four different matches: +1 OVR and ++ Role
- Club wins group stage: PlayStyle+ and Role++
When will players be upgraded in-game?
According to EA, “Players will receive their upgrades in-game starting on the Friday after each match week. This means RTTK players will be upgraded at the end of the week following a club meeting one of the upgrade conditions.”
FC 25 RTTK Tracker and Complete Road To The Knockouts Guide
Here’s the latest FC 25 RTTK tracker, updated as of Saturday, October 26. For the latest ratings in this year’s Ultimate Team, check out our FC 25 ratings guide.
Champions League
- Virgil Van Dijk (CB, Liverpool) – 92
- Jude Bellingham (CAM, Real Madrid) – 91
- Harry Kane (ST, FC Bayern) – 91
- Julian Alvarez (ST, Atletico Madrid) – 90
- Kai Havertz (CAM, Arsenal) – 89
- Jeremie Frimpong (RB, Bayer Leverkusen) – 88
- Ollie Watkins (ST, Aston Villa) – 88
- Jeremy Doku (LM, Manchester City) – 87
- Federico Dimarco (LB, Inter Milan) – 87
- Diogo Jota (ST, Liverpool) – 87
- Bradley Barcola (LW, Paris SG) – 87
- Ronald Araujo (CB, Barcelona) – 87
- Julian Brandt (CAM, Dortmund) – 87
- Noa Lang (LW, PSV) – 87
- Benjamin Sesko (ST, RB Leipzig) – 87
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek (CM, Milan) – 86
- Folarin Balogun (ST, Monaco) – 86
- Pierre Lees-Melou (CDM, Brest) – 86
- Ben Godfrey (CB, Atalanta) – 85
- Nicolas Otamendi (CB, Benfica) – 85
- Donny van de Beek (CM, Girona) – 85
- Santiago Gimenez (ST, Feyenoord) – 85
- Stefan Posch (RB, Bologna) – 84
- Benjamin Andre (CDM, Lille) – 84
- Goncalo Inacio (CB, Sporting Lisbon) – 84
Women’s Champions League
- Kadidiatou Diani (RW, Lyon) – 91
- Vivianne Miedema (ST, Manchester City) – 89
- Claudia Pina (LW, Barcelona) – 87
- Nathalie Bjorn (CB, Chelsea) – 87
- Lia Walti (CDM, Arsenal) – 86
- Giulia Gwinn (RB, FC Bayern) – 86
- Antonia Silva (RB, Real Madrid) – 85
Europa League
- Paulo Dybala (CAM, Roma) – 90
- Cristian Romero (CB, Tottenham) – 89
- Alejandro Garnacho (LM, Manchester United) – 88
- Rayan Cherki (CAM, Lyon) – 87
- Stephen Eustaquio (CDM, FC Porto) – 86
- Nico Williams (LM, Athletic Bilbao) – 86
- Robin Koch (CB, Frankfurt) – 86
- Allan Saint-Maximin (LM, Fenerbahce) – 85
- Zubimendi (CDM, Real Sociedad) – 85
- Hakim Ziyech (RM, Galatasaray) – 85
- Jordan Henderson (CDM, Ajax) – 84
Conference League
- Malo Gusto (RB, Chelsea) – 87
- Moise Kean (ST, Fiorentina) – 86
- Giovani Lo Celso (CAM, Real Betis) – 85
