Playmaker
This player tends to be the creative fulcrum of a midfield, given license to roam and create space and opportunities for attacks. Likely to be out of position if the opposition counters.
Roaming
When set to Roaming, the Playmaker will have freedom to explore the pitch to find the best spaces to support attacks.
Creative
Movement
Out of Position
Defence Support
Attack
When set to Attack, the Playmaker will move forward to support attacks higher up the field.
Creative
Attack Support
Limited Width
Defence Support
670,000
393,000
42,250
300,000
375,000
199,000
84,500
137,000
124,000
320,000
49,750
439,100
Half Winger
A midfielder who provides width when their team is in possession, moving along the flanks to offer a wide threat. Particularly effective when one of three central midfielders.
Balanced
When Balanced, the Half-Winger will alternate equally between attacking and defending in a measured way.
Wide Support
Versatile
Movement
Stamina Usage
Attack
When set to Attack, the Half-Winger can advance freely, sacrificing defensive responsibilities.
Wide Support
Attacking
Out of Position
Defence Support
700,000
166,000
97,000
80,000
27,750
32,000
25,000
240,000
362,000
393,000
47,000
27,000
Box-to-Box
This player operates between the two boxes, operating as neither the last line of defence, nor the final part of attack, but involved in everything in between.
Balanced
When asked to be Balanced, the Box-to-Box Midfielder will cover the centre of the pitch in attack and defence.
Attack Support
Defence Support
Versatile
Stamina Usage
1,298,000
310,000
680,000
601,000
506,000
299,000
12,750
24,800
36,000
1,737,300
128,000
30,000
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.
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
120,000
60,000
322,000
299,000
53,500
13,000
159,000
24,800
36,000
275,000
12,750
22,750
Deep-Lying Playmaker
The key cog to building up play from the back, this defensively positioned midfielder will often be the catalyst for attacks.
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
118,000
220,000
49,750
53,500
13,000
110,000
159,000
0
48,250
12,750
14,000
0