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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Rúben Dias card
0
Lilian Thuram card
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Wendie Renard card
58,500
Nuno Mendes card
140,000
Aurélien Tchouaméni card
690,000
Javier Mascherano card
114,000
Paolo Maldini card
304,000
Javier Mascherano card
Benjamin Pavard card
60,000
Éder Militão card
550,000
Lúcio card
388,000

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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Paolo Maldini card
Franco Baresi card
59,500
Carlos Alberto card
410,000
Benjamin White card
106,300
Ibrahima Konaté card
Antônia Silva card
47,250
Lilian Thuram card
485,000
Marcel Desailly card
632,550
Azpilicueta card
0
Bruno Martins Indi card
0

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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Nuno Mendes card
140,000
Gianluca Zambrotta card
365,000
DaMarcus Beasley card
46,000
Maicon card
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72,850
Ferland Mendy card
589,250
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80,500
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Theo Hernández card
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