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
53,500
Patri Guijarro card
55,500
Xabi Alonso card
262,000
Nicolò Barella card
62,500
Frenkie de Jong card
85,500
İlkay Gündoğan card
10,000
Stephen Eustáquio card
12,750
Lia Wälti card
NEW
14,250
Rúben Neves card
14,000
Alexis Mac Allister card
6,000
Kim Little card
6,000
Granit Xhaka card
5,800

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
Rafael Márquez card
147,000
Javier Mascherano card
116,000
Marcel Desailly card
640,000
Hakan Çalhanoğlu card
6,400
Zubimendi card
NEW
10,750
Palhinha card
3,000
Keira Walsh card
3,300
Leah Williamson card
3,500
Benjamin André card
10,500
Casemiro card
1,200
Ingrid Syrstad Engen card
1,200
Parejo card
900

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
Carlos Alberto card
982,000
Franco Baresi card
208,000
Lothar Matthäus card
2,094,000
Alessandro Nesta card
258,000
Rafael Márquez card
147,000
Cristian Romero card
162,000
Fernando Hierro card
220,000
Rio Ferdinand card
1,260,000
Wendie Renard card
17,000
Irene Paredes card
16,250
Rúben Dias card
16,750
Ronald Araujo card
NEW
566,000

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
Paolo Maldini card
1,992,000
Virgil van Dijk card
NEW
2,550,000
Fabio Cannavaro card
425,000
Carles Puyol card
206,000
Virgil van Dijk card
344,000
Ricardo Carvalho card
185,000
Vincent Kompany card
590,000
Laurent Blanc card
690,000
Jaap Stam card
897,000
Ronald Araujo card
NEW
566,000
Bremer card
120,000
Gabriel card
45,750

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
Mapi León card
24,500
Javier Mascherano card
116,000
Cristian Romero card
162,000
Lilian Thuram card
1,445,000
Wendie Renard card
17,000
Irene Paredes card
16,250
Iván Córdoba card
478,000
Ronald Araujo card
NEW
566,000
Alessandro Bastoni card
18,000
William Saliba card
207,000
Fontàs card
Nathalie Björn card
18,250