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
3,050,000
Vitinha card
3,970,000
Declan Rice card
1,579,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
1,400,000
Vitinha card
1,080,000
Patri Guijarro card
432,000
Rodri card
478,000
Pedri card
395,000
Patri Guijarro card
250,000
Patrick Vieira card
1,910,000
Vitinha card
215,000
Ronald Koeman card
255,000

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
3,050,000
Declan Rice card
1,579,000
Caroline Seger card
900,000
Patri Guijarro card
432,000
Julie Foudy card
123,000
Daniele De Rossi card
0
Luka Modrić card
199,000
Millie Bright card
64,500
João Moutinho card
61,500
Koke card
57,000
Georgia Stanway card
20,250
Hakan Çalhanoğlu card
90,000

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
Paolo Maldini card
4,850,000
Paolo Maldini card
2,665,000
Lilian Thuram card
4,800,000
Lothar Matthäus card
2,110,000
Franco Baresi card
161,000
Carles Puyol card
1,234,000
Fabio Cannavaro card
818,000
Lothar Matthäus card
777,000
Jaap Stam card
2,389,000
Alessandro Nesta card
149,000
Jonathan Tah card
93,000
Alessio Romagnoli card
0

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
565,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
1,400,000
Lilian Thuram card
4,800,000
Paolo Maldini card
1,969,000
Mapi León card
80,500
Virgil van Dijk card
70,500
Javier Mascherano card
127,000
Steffi Jones card
90,000
Fabio Cannavaro card
313,000
Carles Puyol card
168,000
Mapi León card
33,000
Vincent Kompany card
0

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
683,000
Jules Koundé card
785,000
Carlos Alberto card
1,270,000
Bobby Moore card
710,000
Gabriel card
393,400
Matthijs de Ligt card
450,000
Virgil van Dijk card
965,000
Ronald Koeman card
255,000
Gabriel card
205,000
Millie Bright card
64,500
Alessio Romagnoli card
0
Javier Mascherano card
41,250