Holding
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.
Roaming
When set to Roaming, the Holding Midfielder will move across the width of the pitch to close passing lanes, and step up to press attackers.
Defending
Movement
Pass Option
Stamina Usage
Defend
When instructed to Defend, the Holding Midfielder will move slightly higher to offer a passing option, but will otherwise focus on defending.
Defending
Stays Back
Pass Option
Lacks Mobility
1,992,000
NEW
2,550,000
425,000
206,000
344,000
185,000
590,000
690,000
897,000
NEW
566,000
120,000
45,750
Deep-Lying Playmaker
The key cog to building up play from the back, this defensively positioned midfielder will often be the catalyst for attacks.
Roaming
The Roaming focus allows the Deep-lying Playmaker to move across the width of the pitch to support attacks.
Creative
Movement
Pass Option
Out of Position
Defend
With a Defend focus, the Deep-lying Playmaker will focus on closing down passing lanes and staying back while their team attacks.
Defending
Creative
Intercepts Passes
Attacking
24,500
116,000
162,000
1,445,000
17,000
16,250
478,000
NEW
566,000
18,000
207,000
18,250
Centre Half
A defensive midfielder that will drop between the centre-backs while their team is in possession to offer protection against the counterattack.
Defend
When set to Defend, the Centre Half will focus on their defensive duties.
Defending
Support Centrally
Limited Versatility
Wide Support
102,000
12,500
223,000
5,900
3,100
3,200
12,000
1,200
900
1,500
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