CDM Roles and Focus - FC 25

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
William Saliba card
0
Rúben Dias card
0
Lilian Thuram card
3,000,000
Wendie Renard card
60,000
Nuno Mendes card
105,000
Aurélien Tchouaméni card
1,195,000
Paolo Maldini card
215,000
Benjamin Pavard card
180,000
Éder Militão card
589,000
Lúcio card
395,000
Lilian Thuram card
900,000
Tuta card
0

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
William Saliba card
0
Franco Baresi card
68,500
Carlos Alberto card
579,000
Benjamin White card
98,950
Ibrahima Konaté card
Antônia Silva card
41,500
Lilian Thuram card
900,000
Marcel Desailly card
632,550
Tuta card
0
Maxence Lacroix card
0
Axel Witsel card
0
Marquinhos card
43,750

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
Giulia Gwinn card
0
Nuno Mendes card
105,000
Maicon card
Ferland Mendy card
589,250
Lucas Beraldo card
71,500
Theo Hernández card
1,530,000
Alessandro Florenzi card
Hugo Bueno card
30,000
Ashley Cole card
77,500
Neco Williams card
0
Ashley Young card
0
Alfonso Espino card