Best Central Midfielders under 500K Coins

We score every FC 27 Ultimate Team card in every role it can play. These are the 5,901 Central Midfielders you can buy for 500K coins or less, ranked by Meta Score with their best chemistry style. Hamšík leads with a Meta Score of 91.9 and costs about 500k coins. Cheaper: Mariona scores 90.9 for about 90k coins.

Updated October 8, 2026

Top picks

Marek Hamšík card — Best overall
The highest Meta Score

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

Federico Valverde card — Hidden gem
Plays far above its OVR

Central Midfielders ranking

Top 30 of 5,901

1
CM91.9500K
Box-to-Box · Basic
2
CM91.0292K
Box-to-Box · Basic
3
CM90.990K
Box-to-Box · Basic
4
CM90.892K
Box-to-Box · Basic
5
CM90.5192K
Deep-Lying Playmaker · Shadow
6
CM90.5500K
Box-to-Box · Basic
7
CM90.2419K
Box-to-Box · Basic
8
CM90.0446K
Box-to-Box · Basic
9
CM89.9283K
Box-to-Box · Basic
10
CM89.8187K
Box-to-Box · Basic
11
CM89.7209K
Box-to-Box · Basic
12
CM89.1167K
Deep-Lying Playmaker · Shadow
13
CM89.0164K
Box-to-Box · Basic
14
CM88.8235K
Box-to-Box · Catalyst
15
CM88.7394K
Box-to-Box · Basic
16
CM88.6363K
Deep-Lying Playmaker · Shadow
17
CM88.6410K
Playmaker · Deadeye
18
CM88.4403K
Holding · Shadow
19
CM88.3500K
Deep-Lying Playmaker · Shadow
20
CM87.9409K
Box-to-Box · Basic
21
CM87.8121K
Box-to-Box · Basic
22
CM87.7429K
Deep-Lying Playmaker · Shadow
23
CM87.615.3K
Deep-Lying Playmaker · Shadow
24
CM87.677K
Box-to-Box · Basic
25
CM87.6377K
Deep-Lying Playmaker · Shadow
26
CM87.432.8K
Box-to-Box · Basic
27
CM87.36.7K
Box-to-Box · Catalyst
28
CM87.121K
Box-to-Box · Basic
29
CM87.190K
Deep-Lying Playmaker · Shadow
30
CM87.1120K
Deep-Lying Playmaker · Shadow

Central Midfielders at a glance

Cards ranked: 5,901
Avg. Meta Score, top 10: 90.6
Median price, top 10: 287.5k
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 500K coins or less are included. Switch to PC above the ranking to rebuild the list from PC prices.

What is Meta Score?

Central Midfielders for every budget

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FAQ

Who are the best Central Midfielders under 500K coins?

By Meta Score, the top three are Hamšík (91.9), Valverde (91.0) and Mariona (90.9).

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

Mariona costs about 90k coins and has a Meta Score of 90.9, 1.0 points behind the best.

Which chemistry style is best for Central Midfielders?

Basic is the best chemistry style for 9 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 Valverde (OVR 87) reaches a Meta Score of 91.0.

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.