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
5,403,000
Rodri card
475,000
Frenkie de Jong card
2,179,000
Rodri card
42,000
Patri Guijarro card
173,400
Alexis Mac Allister card
0
Kim Little card
0
Axel Witsel card
0
Philipp Lahm card
260,000
Naomi Girma card
0
Carles Puyol card
91,500

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
5,403,000
Rodri card
475,000
Ronald Koeman card
488,000
Frenkie de Jong card
1,229,000
Alexis Mac Allister card
0
Kim Little card
0
Declan Rice card
378,000
Naomi Girma card
0
Yaya Touré card
1,199,000
Vincent Kompany card
441,000
Marcel Desailly card
661,600
Pascal Groß card
0

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
1,380,000
Paolo Maldini card
2,710,000
Franco Baresi card
120,000
Carlos Alberto card
1,397,000
Lothar Matthäus card
2,030,000
Lúcio card
1,643,000
Carlos Alberto card
710,000
Franco Baresi card
99,000
Lewis Dunk card
112,000
Lothar Matthäus card
915,000

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
Rúben Dias card
0
William Saliba card
0
Virgil van Dijk card
3,080,000
Paolo Maldini card
1,732,000
Éder Militão card
2,165,000
Lúcio card
1,643,000
Tuta card
0
Maxence Lacroix card
0
Mapi León card
132,000
Lewis Dunk card
112,000
Marquinhos card
78,000
Virgil van Dijk card
720,000

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
120,000
Carlos Alberto card
1,569,000
Tuta card
0
Maxence Lacroix card
0
Axel Witsel card
0
Marquinhos card
78,000
Vincent Kompany card
441,000
Lilian Thuram card
1,389,000
Fernando Hierro card
176,000
Marcel Desailly card
661,600
Antonio Rüdiger card
380,000