CM Roles and Focus - EA 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
2,150,000
Rodri card
34,250
Patri Guijarro card
NEW
263,000
Frenkie de Jong card
920,000
Aurélien Tchouaméni card
445,000
Patri Guijarro card
15,500
Georgia Stanway card
82,500
Xabi Alonso card
165,000
Nicolò Barella card
11,000
Frenkie de Jong card
11,500
İlkay Gündoğan card
11,000

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
2,150,000
Rafael Márquez card
80,000
Javier Mascherano card
64,000
Marcel Desailly card
525,000
Trent Alexander-Arnold card
305,000
Leah Williamson card
29,500
Keira Walsh card
18,000
Hakan Çalhanoğlu card
7,600
Stanislav Lobotka card
11,500
Parejo card
Angelo Stiller card
31,150
Zubimendi card
11,000

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
Tarciane card
0
Rúben Dias card
0
Lúcio card
2,299,000
Carlos Alberto card
988,000
Franco Baresi card
168,000
Lothar Matthäus card
2,584,000
Wendie Renard card
200,000
Cristian Romero card
175,000
Bremer card
399,000
Alessandro Nesta card
180,000
Iván Córdoba card
457,000
Rafael Márquez card
80,500

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
Rúben Dias card
0
William Saliba card
0
Virgil van Dijk card
4,525,000
Paolo Maldini card
2,400,000
Lúcio card
2,299,000
Wendie Renard card
200,000
Rúben Dias card
339,150
Fabio Cannavaro card
355,000
Carles Puyol card
170,000
Virgil van Dijk card
127,000
Iván Córdoba card
457,000
Marquinhos card
124,000

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
William Saliba card
0
Rúben Dias card
339,150
Cristian Romero card
175,000
Bremer card
399,000
Mapi León card
19,750
Javier Mascherano card
64,000
Gabriel card
255,000
Alessandro Bastoni card
268,000
Lilian Thuram card
1,200,000
Wendie Renard card
14,000
Irene Paredes card
14,000
Sol Campbell card
285,000