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
510,000
204,000
43,750
76,500
76,500
256,000
133,000
76,000
28,500
35,750
99,500
439,100
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
185,000
65,000
23,000
27,500
22,500
23,000
22,500
88,500
179,000
204,000
36,500
25,000
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
745,000
67,000
35,750
24,000
998,000
33,750
22,500
24,800
25,250
1,737,300
70,500
34,250
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
99,000
25,000
35,750
33,750
44,500
22,000
11,500
24,800
25,250
199,000
22,250
12,500
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
102,000
230,000
99,500
44,500
22,000
11,500
11,500
0
48,250
22,250
26,500
0