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.
Best Playmaker (CM)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
CDM94.4
3.4M
3.4M
CDM94.44M
4M
CDM88.7639K
639K
CDM88.7660K
660K
CDM86.8379K
379K
CDM86.8400K
400K
CM88.3590K
590K
CM88.3610K
610K
CM82.310.8K
10.8K
CDM84.0
500
500
LM79.8850
850
CDM77.4850
850Half 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.
Best Half Winger (CM)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
CM86.3420K
420K
CM86.3497K
497K
CDM88.5430K
430K
CDM88.5435K
435K
CDM81.62.2K
2.2K
CDM77.22.2K
2.2K
RB84.230K
30K
CM83.8900
900
CM77.9950
950
CDM79.9900
900
CM80.0900
900
CDM82.3700
700Box-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.
Best Box-to-Box (CM)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
CB86.5420K
420K
CB86.5476K
476K
CDM94.85.2M
5.2M
CDM94.85.3M
5.3M
CB86.6388K
388K
CB86.6400K
400K
CB90.52.2M
2.2M
CB90.52.2M
2.2M
CB86.0375K
375K
CB86.0389K
389K
CDM82.0190K
190K
CDM82.0326K
326KHolding
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.
Best Holding (CM)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
CDM95.42.4M
2.4M
CDM95.42.5M
2.5M
CB93.94M
4M
CB93.94.3M
4.3M
CDM88.2469K
469K
CDM88.2475K
475K
CB87.7441K
441K
CB87.7444K
444K
CB86.2742K
742K
CB86.2785K
785K
CB87.4895K
895K
CB87.4905K
905KDeep-Lying Playmaker
The key cog to building up play from the back, this defensively positioned midfielder will often be the catalyst for attacks.
Best Deep-Lying Playmaker (CM)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
CB78.819K
19K
CDM86.0250K
250K
CDM86.0344K
344K
CB87.0635K
635K
CB87.0819K
819K
CB87.1724K
724K
CB87.1747K
747K
CB84.712.5K
12.5K
CB88.2820K
820K
CB88.24M
4M
CB87.48.3K
8.3K
CB82.290K
90K