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
575,000
1,495,000
217,000
540,000
17,750
111,800
3,700
14,750
2,750
750
950
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
5,800
34,000
30,500
27,500
3,700
0
1,800
1,500
1,500
1,500
1,500
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
219,000
1,900,000
349,000
148,000
265,000
1,700,000
10,000
540,000
7,900
59,500
16,750
3,800
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
3,043,000
203,000
383,000
750,000
300,000
18,000
230,000
560,000
955,000
1,492,000
68,500
12,750
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
436,000
8,000
165,000
398,000
6,800
19,000
70,000
1,500
1,500