How to upgrade only one player in Dream League Soccer?

How to Upgrade Only One Player in Dream League Soccer (DLS): The Ultimate Guide

Dream League Soccer (DLS) offers an exciting journey where you build your ultimate football team. While upgrading player stats is crucial for success, the game’s randomized upgrade system can be frustrating if you want to focus on a specific player. Don’t worry! This guide will reveal the ultimate strategy to upgrade only one player in DLS, turning your chosen talent into a true superstar.

I. Understanding the DLS Upgrade Mechanic: The Random Element

Before diving into the strategy, it’s essential to understand how player upgrades work in DLS. When you use Coaches (your upgrade cards), the system has two key random elements:

• Random Player Selection: You cannot pick which player receives the upgrade. The game randomly selects one or more players from your squad to boost.
• Random Stat Boosts: Even for the selected player, the specific stats that increase (e.g., Control, Speed, Shot) are also random.

This inherent randomness makes targeted upgrades seem impossible. However, there’s a clever workaround.

II. The Core Strategy: Max Out Other Players

The secret to upgrading only one specific player in DLS lies in exploiting the system’s limitations. Since a player cannot be upgraded if they’ve already reached their maximum stats (often referred to as being “maxed out”), you can effectively “force” the game to upgrade your desired player.

Here’s the step-by-step strategy:

1. Identify Your Target Player: Choose the single player you want to maximize first. This is usually your top striker, a key midfielder, or a star defender you want to build your team around.
2. Acquire Coaches: As previously discussed, you get Coaches primarily by releasing players you don’t need. The more players you release, the more Coaches you’ll accumulate. If you need a refresher on how to release players, check out our guide: How to Release Players in DLS.
3. Use Coaches on Other Players Until They Are Maxed: This is the most crucial step. Continuously use Coaches (primarily Technical and Fitness for outfield players, or Goalkeeping for GKs) on your other players. Keep doing this until all players in your squad, except your target player, have reached their maximum possible stats. You’ll know a player is maxed when their stats no longer show green increases when you try to apply a Coach, and the game indicates they cannot be upgraded further.
4. Focus on Your Target Player: Once all other players are maxed, any Coaches you use will automatically be applied to your single remaining target player. The game has no other option, as everyone else is already at their peak! This allows you to funnel all your future Coaches directly into boosting your chosen player.

III. Pro Tips for Efficient Single Player Upgrading

• Start Early: This strategy is most effective when you begin relatively early in your DLS journey, as it requires significant Coaches and time.
• Build a Small Squad (16 Player): Initially, try to maintain a smaller squad size. This means fewer players to max out before you can focus on your chosen star.
• Consider Player Roles:
  • If your target is an outfield player (striker, midfielder, defender), use Technical and Fitness Coaches.
  • If your target is a goalkeeper, use Goalkeeping Coaches.
• Smart Coach Management: If you are trying to upgrade an outfield player, and you have multiple goalkeepers who aren’t maxed, you can use Technical or Fitness Coaches without worrying about them boosting your goalkeepers, as those specific coaches only apply to outfield players. Similarly, Goalkeeping Coaches will only affect your GKs.

IV. The Benefits of Focused Player Upgrades

• Creating a Dominant Star: By dedicating all Coaches to one player, you can rapidly transform them into an unstoppable force with exceptionally high stats, often reaching a 90+ overall rating.
• Strategic Team Building: A single, highly-rated player can be a game-changer, allowing you to build your tactics around their strengths.
• Sense of Accomplishment: There’s immense satisfaction in seeing your chosen player evolve from good to truly legendary.

While DLS’s randomized upgrade system can be tricky, knowing how to upgrade only 1 player is a game-changer. By strategically maxing out your other players, you gain full control over your Coaches and can craft the ultimate individual talent. Start applying this strategy today and watch your chosen DLS star shine!