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
568,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
540,000
Vitinha card
580,000
Warren Zaïre-Emery card
381,000
Kim Little card
105,000
Mariona card
163,000
Frida Maanum card
120,000
Nicolò Barella card
41,250
João Neves card
211,000
Tijjani Reijnders card
90,500
Sergej Milinković-Savić card
24,750

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
568,000
Moisés Caicedo card
1,228,000
Rodrigo Bentancur card
103,000
Archie Gray card
195,000
Yves Bissouma card
67,000
Pape Matar Sarr card
83,500
Vitinha card
580,000
João Neves card
409,000
Warren Zaïre-Emery card
381,000
Leah Williamson card
219,000
Nicolò Barella card
41,250
João Neves card
211,000

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
Trevoh Chalobah card
510,000
Archie Gray card
195,000
Tarciane card
0
Rúben Dias card
0
Nuno Mendes card
99,500
Lilian Thuram card
955,000
Lothar Matthäus card
140,000
Paolo Maldini card
1,739,000
Erling Haaland card
181,000
Jules Koundé card
44,750
Abdülkerim Bardakcı card
24,500
Paolo Maldini card
1,050,000

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
Sjoeke Nüsken card
20,000
Lilian Thuram card
955,000
Wendie Renard card
22,500
Nuno Mendes card
56,500
Pascal Struijk card
23,500
Aurélien Tchouaméni card
171,000
Dávid Hancko card
22,500
Gonçalo Inácio card
20,000
Javier Mascherano card
32,250
Paolo Maldini card
485,000

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
Lucas Hernández card
258,000
Steph Catley card
115,000
Leah Williamson card
219,000
Steven Moreira card
37,750
Renato Veiga card
510,000
Gonçalo Inácio card
736,000
William Saliba card
0
Maya Le Tissier card
19,500
Lisandro Martínez card
Jules Koundé card
44,750
Franz Beckenbauer card
216,250
Francis de Vries card
20,000