Best Central Midfielders under 1M Coins

We score every FC 27 Ultimate Team card in every role it can play. These are the 5,917 Central Midfielders you can buy for 1M coins or less, ranked by Meta Score with their best chemistry style. Alexia Putellas leads with a Meta Score of 92.2 and costs about 934k coins. Cheaper: Mariona scores 90.9 for about 89.5k coins.

Updated October 8, 2026

Top picks

Alexia Putellas card — Best overall
The highest Meta Score

Mariona card — Best value
Almost as good, for fewer coins

Marek Hamšík card — Hidden gem
Plays far above its OVR

Central Midfielders ranking

Top 30 of 5,917

1
CM92.2934K
Playmaker · Finisher
2
CM91.9499K
Box-to-Box · Basic
3
CM91.0297K
Box-to-Box · Basic
4
CM90.989.5K
Box-to-Box · Basic
5
CM90.893.5K
Box-to-Box · Basic
6
CM90.5194K
Deep-Lying Playmaker · Shadow
7
CM90.5500K
Box-to-Box · Basic
8
CM90.4776K
Deep-Lying Playmaker · Anchor
9
CM90.2444K
Box-to-Box · Basic
10
CM90.0452K
Box-to-Box · Basic
11
CM89.9284K
Box-to-Box · Basic
12
CM89.8188K
Box-to-Box · Basic
13
CM89.7220K
Box-to-Box · Basic
14
CM89.6507K
Box-to-Box · Basic
15
CM89.4793K
Playmaker · Finisher
16
CM89.1167K
Deep-Lying Playmaker · Shadow
17
CM89.0165K
Box-to-Box · Basic
18
CM89.0980K
Holding · Shadow
19
CM88.9717K
Playmaker · Finisher
20
CM88.9882K
Deep-Lying Playmaker · Shadow
21
CM88.8240K
Box-to-Box · Catalyst
22
CM88.8729K
Playmaker · Finisher
23
CM88.7389K
Box-to-Box · Basic
24
CM88.7640K
Playmaker · Finisher
25
CM88.7769K
Playmaker · Finisher
26
CM88.6358K
Deep-Lying Playmaker · Shadow
27
CM88.6415K
Playmaker · Deadeye
28
CM88.4400K
Holding · Shadow
29
CM88.3500K
Deep-Lying Playmaker · Shadow
30
CM88.3539K
Holding · Shadow

Central Midfielders at a glance

Cards ranked: 5,917
Avg. Meta Score, top 10: 90.8
Median price, top 10: 448k
Most common chem style: Basic
Most common PlayStyle+: Incisive Pass

Central Midfielders roles

Every card is scored in each of these roles, and the ranking above uses its best one. Open a role to see who suits it best.

Best Holding (CM)

A pivotal role in modern football, this defence-minded midfielder focuses on guarding their backline during attacks, and covering off against counter-attacks, with limited attacking support.

Best Deep-Lying Playmaker (CM)

The key cog to building up play from the back, this defensively positioned midfielder will often be the catalyst for attacks.

Best Playmaker (CM)

This player tends to be the creative fulcrum of a midfield, given license to roam and create space and opportunities for attacks. Likely to be out of position if the opposition counters.

Best Half Winger (CM)

A midfielder who provides width when their team is in possession, moving along the flanks to offer a wide threat. Particularly effective when one of three central midfielders.

Best Box-to-Box (CM)

This player operates between the two boxes, operating as neither the last line of defence, nor the final part of attack, but involved in everything in between.

How we rank Central Midfielders

Meta Score rates a card in a specific role rather than overall. It weighs the attributes that role needs, PlayStyles and PlayStyles+, AcceleRATE, skill moves, weak foot, height and Role+ / Role++, and tests every chemistry style at full chemistry to find the best one. OVR only averages attributes, so a lower-rated card often plays better in the right role.

Only cards on the console Transfer Market for 1M coins or less are included. Switch to PC above the ranking to rebuild the list from PC prices.

What is Meta Score?

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FAQ

Who are the best Central Midfielders under 1M coins?

By Meta Score, the top three are Alexia Putellas (92.2), Hamšík (91.9) and Valverde (91.0).

What is the cheapest option among the top 10 Central Midfielders?

Mariona costs about 89.5k coins and has a Meta Score of 90.9, 1.3 points behind the best.

Which chemistry style is best for Central Midfielders?

Basic is the best chemistry style for 7 of the top 10. The best style depends on the card, so every row in the ranking shows the one that gets the most out of it.

Why isn't this list sorted by OVR?

OVR averages attributes and ignores PlayStyles, AcceleRATE, skill moves, weak foot and height. Meta Score weighs what the role needs, which is why Hamšík (OVR 87) reaches a Meta Score of 91.9.

How often is this list updated?

Prices refresh throughout the day and the ranking is rebuilt at least every 30 minutes. A card's Meta Score changes when the card is upgraded or the scoring is retuned.

Are these console or PC prices?

Console prices by default. Switch to PC above the ranking to see PC prices; on budget pages the list is also rebuilt from PC prices.