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
3,725,000
Vitinha card
4,599,000
Declan Rice card
1,895,000
Xavi card
2,600,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
1,699,000
Vitinha card
1,270,000
Patri Guijarro card
365,000
Enzo Fernández card
390,000
Rodri card
290,000
Pedri card
389,000
Patri Guijarro card
168,000
Patrick Vieira card
1,838,000

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
3,725,000
Declan Rice card
1,895,000
Rodri card
660,000
Caroline Seger card
1,075,000
Patri Guijarro card
365,000
Julie Foudy card
69,000
Daniele De Rossi card
0
Carlos Baleba card
307,000
Ryan Gravenberch card
445,650
Luka Modrić card
160,000
Bruno Guimarães card
27,250
- card
378,000

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
6,800,000
Paolo Maldini card
3,289,000
Lilian Thuram card
5,800,000
Lothar Matthäus card
2,309,000
Franco Baresi card
181,000
Carles Puyol card
1,340,000
Fabio Cannavaro card
920,000
Giorgio Chiellini card
716,050
Lothar Matthäus card
780,000
Jaap Stam card
2,350,000
- card
395,650
- card
252,400

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
629,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
1,699,000
Lilian Thuram card
5,800,000
Paolo Maldini card
1,940,000
Riccardo Calafiori card
740,000
Mapi León card
65,000
Virgil van Dijk card
26,250
Javier Mascherano card
140,000
Dayot Upamecano card
412,850
- card
393,800
Frank Rijkaard card
229,000
Steffi Jones card
93,000

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
Leah Williamson card
820,000
Jules Koundé card
925,000
Carlos Alberto card
1,564,000
Rio Ferdinand card
0
Marcel Desailly card
0
Bobby Moore card
785,000
Dean Huijsen card
2,050,000
Gabriel card
514,750
Micky van de Ven card
2,335,000
Matthijs de Ligt card
599,550
Virgil van Dijk card
1,099,000
Ronald Koeman card
255,000