CM Roles and Focus - FC 26

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
Pedri card
3,525,000
Vitinha card
4,090,000
Declan Rice card
1,449,000
Xavi card
1,800,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
1,324,000
Yaya Touré card
5,050,000
Tijjani Reijnders card
2,089,000
Zé Roberto card
775,750
Warren Zaïre-Emery card
700,000
Vitinha card
1,000,000
Patri Guijarro card
193,000
Enzo Fernández card
245,000

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
Pedri card
3,525,000
Declan Rice card
1,449,000
Yaya Touré card
5,050,000
Tijjani Reijnders card
2,089,000
Rodri card
350,000
Caroline Seger card
468,000
Toni Kroos card
1,180,000
Warren Zaïre-Emery card
700,000
Patri Guijarro card
193,000
Julie Foudy card
45,000
Douglas Luiz card
112,000
Denise O'Sullivan card
38,750

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
Paolo Maldini card
7,550,000
Paolo Maldini card
2,845,000
Lilian Thuram card
6,010,000
Lothar Matthäus card
1,993,000
Franco Baresi card
101,000
Carles Puyol card
999,000
Fabio Cannavaro card
490,000
Giorgio Chiellini card
683,900
Lothar Matthäus card
495,000
Jaap Stam card
1,195,000
- card
424,900
- card
242,200

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
Lucy Bronze card
418,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
1,324,000
Lilian Thuram card
6,010,000
Paolo Maldini card
1,699,000
Riccardo Calafiori card
552,000
Mapi León card
29,750
Virgil van Dijk card
14,500
Javier Mascherano card
75,000
Dayot Upamecano card
411,900
- card
424,900
Frank Rijkaard card
108,000
Steffi Jones card
67,500

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
Leah Williamson card
556,000
Jules Koundé card
957,000
Carlos Alberto card
930,000
Rio Ferdinand card
0
Marcel Desailly card
0
Bobby Moore card
700,000
Dean Huijsen card
1,788,000
Pierre Kalulu card
257,000
Gabriel card
505,350
Micky van de Ven card
1,778,000
Matthijs de Ligt card
607,400
Aymeric Laporte card
29,500