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
2,960,000
Wendie Renard card
510,000
Patrick Vieira card
5,600,000
Warren Zaïre-Emery card
702,000
Julie Foudy card
219,000
Aurélien Tchouaméni card
1,135,000
Marcel Desailly card
185,000
Rodri card
195,000
Fara Williams card
310,000
Kai Havertz card
0
Andrea Pirlo card
311,050

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
2,960,000
Wendie Renard card
510,000
Irene Paredes card
248,000
Aurélien Tchouaméni card
1,135,000
Mariona card
126,000
Rodri card
195,000
Alexis Mac Allister card
495,000
Ronald Koeman card
106,000
Frenkie de Jong card
295,000
Moisés Caicedo card
230,000
Lena Oberdorf card
49,000
Frank Lampard card
155,000

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
Erling Haaland card
830,000
Paolo Maldini card
1,620,000
David Alaba card
115,000
Marcel Desailly card
185,000
Archie Gray card
180,000
Nico Schlotterbeck card
86,000
Lothar Matthäus card
939,000
Franco Baresi card
84,000
Carlos Alberto card
600,000
Lúcio card
369,000

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
Aurélien Tchouaméni card
1,135,000
Paolo Maldini card
410,000
Benjamin Pavard card
214,000
Éder Militão card
620,000
Lúcio card
369,000
Lilian Thuram card
1,048,000
Tuta card
0
Maxence Lacroix card
0
Lewis Dunk card
35,000
Mapi León card
53,000

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
Franco Baresi card
84,000
Carlos Alberto card
770,000
Benjamin White card
102,650
Ibrahima Konaté card
Antônia Silva card
50,000
Lilian Thuram card
1,048,000
Marcel Desailly card
632,550
Tuta card
0
Maxence Lacroix card
0
Axel Witsel card
0
Marquinhos card
47,500