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
229,000
27,500
21,250
0
647,000
94,000
217,000
11,000
124,350
76,950
107,000
10,750
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
52,000
770,000
372,800
0
18,250
0
6,600
19,600
11,500
26,750
15,750
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
169,000
1,600,000
201,000
79,000
1,080,000
315,000
372,800
124,000
1,237,000
15,250
217,000
11,250
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
2,849,000
NEW
55,500
62,500
175,000
160,000
470,000
183,000
24,000
123,000
365,000
75,000
104,000
Deep-Lying Playmaker
The key cog to building up play from the back, this defensively positioned midfielder will often be the catalyst for attacks.
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
1,699,000
52,000
88,500
1,080,000
294,000
75,450
734,000
835,000
11,250
15,000
24,750
