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
Sjoeke Nüsken card
31,000
Lilian Thuram card
227,000
Wendie Renard card
11,750
Nuno Mendes card
11,750
Pascal Struijk card
40,000
Aurélien Tchouaméni card
29,000
Dávid Hancko card
42,000
Gonçalo Inácio card
33,500
Javier Mascherano card
14,250
Paolo Maldini card
200,000

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
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Steph Catley card
42,750
Leah Williamson card
104,000
Steven Moreira card
31,250
Renato Veiga card
390,000
Gonçalo Inácio card
0
William Saliba card
0
Maya Le Tissier card
31,250
Lisandro Martínez card
Jules Koundé card
32,250
Franz Beckenbauer card
216,250
Francis de Vries card
34,500

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
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0
Emily Fox card
232,000
Giulia Gwinn card
0
Ona Batlle card
50,000
Valentín Gómez card
31,000
Balde card
428,350
Dan Burn card
Milos Kerkez card
37,000
Piero Hincapié card
35,000
Nuno Mendes card
11,750
Gianluca Zambrotta card
11,750
Pascal Struijk card
42,500