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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Wendie Renard card
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67,000
Pascal Struijk card
16,750
Aurélien Tchouaméni card
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Dávid Hancko card
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15,250
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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
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Francis de Vries card
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Franco Baresi card
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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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