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
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0
Rúben Dias card
0
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17,750
Lilian Thuram card
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Wendie Renard card
17,000
Nuno Mendes card
47,500
Pascal Struijk card
17,500
Aurélien Tchouaméni card
172,000
Dávid Hancko card
18,000
Gonçalo Inácio card
17,500
Javier Mascherano card
32,750
Paolo Maldini card
420,000

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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Leah Williamson card
210,000
Steven Moreira card
32,000
Renato Veiga card
560,000
Gonçalo Inácio card
670,000
William Saliba card
0
Maya Le Tissier card
17,750
Lisandro Martínez card
Jules Koundé card
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Franz Beckenbauer card
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Francis de Vries card
17,750

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
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Giulia Gwinn card
0
Ona Batlle card
23,500
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17,500