CM Roles and Focus - FC 25

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
Rodri card
0
Rodri card
1,600,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
1,401,000
João Neves card
1,940,000
Vitinha card
219,000
Wendie Renard card
368,000
Xavi card
448,000
Patrick Vieira card
3,127,000
Lothar Matthäus card
510,000
Donny van de Beek card
Lisandro Martínez card
Warren Zaïre-Emery card
208,000

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
Rodri card
1,600,000
João Neves card
1,940,000
Ryan Gravenberch card
680,000
Wendie Renard card
368,000
Joshua Kimmich card
188,000
Nabil Bentaleb card
29,250
Corentin Tolisso card
40,750
Irene Paredes card
161,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
253,800
Manon Uffren card
18,750
Aurélien Tchouaméni card
548,000
Philipp Lahm card
149,850

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
Tarciane card
0
Rúben Dias card
0
Nuno Mendes card
378,000
Lilian Thuram card
1,830,000
Lothar Matthäus card
510,000
Paolo Maldini card
2,850,000
Erling Haaland card
410,000
Paolo Maldini card
868,000
David Alaba card
53,500
Marcel Desailly card
98,000
Archie Gray card
44,250
Nico Schlotterbeck card
28,250

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
William Saliba card
0
Rúben Dias card
0
Sjoeke Nüsken card
47,000
Lilian Thuram card
1,775,000
Wendie Renard card
33,750
Nuno Mendes card
79,500
Pascal Struijk card
38,750
Aurélien Tchouaméni card
550,000
Dávid Hancko card
20,750
Javier Mascherano card
99,500
Paolo Maldini card
258,000
Javier Mascherano card

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
William Saliba card
0
Maya Le Tissier card
48,750
Lisandro Martínez card
Franz Beckenbauer card
254,050
Paolo Maldini card
Franco Baresi card
36,750
Carlos Alberto card
360,000
Taylor Allen card
16,500
Benjamin White card
106,300
Ibrahima Konaté card
Antônia Silva card
27,250
Jorrel Hato card
17,750