CM Roles and Focus - FC 26

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
Bastian Schweinsteiger card
1,040,000
Warren Zaïre-Emery card
1,400,000
Caroline Weir card
157,000
Pedri card
599,000
Vitinha card
601,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
490,000
Dominik Szoboszlai card
185,000
Declan Rice card
300,000
Xavi card
529,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
350,000
Marcel Desailly card
120,000
Manuel Locatelli card
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
Vitinha card
1,199,000
Declan Rice card
240,000
Mamadou Sangaré card
254,000
Alexia Putellas card
85,000
Joey Veerman card
56,000
Mariona card
76,000
Hayden Hackney card
47,000
Pedri card
489,000
Eric García card
646,000
Warren Zaïre-Emery card
1,400,000
Orkun Kökçü card
156,000
Kodai Sano card
65,000

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
Paolo Maldini card
3,205,000
Aurélien Tchouaméni card
697,000
Paolo Maldini card
1,440,000
Lilian Thuram card
1,748,000
Paolo Maldini card
836,000
Lilian Thuram card
920,000
Matthieu Udol card
0
Guéla Doué card
24,800
Micah Richards card
74,000
Lothar Matthäus card
1,737,300
Piero Hincapié card
308,000
Jürgen Kohler card
28,500

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
Lucy Bronze card
182,000
Jill Scott card
107,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
350,000
Lilian Thuram card
920,000
Jurriën Timber card
180,000
Santiago Mouriño card
0
Aurélien Tchouaméni card
358,000
Guéla Doué card
24,800
Micah Richards card
74,000
Paolo Maldini card
383,000
Tristan Crama card
47,000
Gilberto Silva card
16,500

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
Leah Williamson card
176,000
Jules Koundé card
395,000
Marcel Desailly card
120,000
Jurriën Timber card
180,000
Santiago Mouriño card
0
Carlos Alberto card
328,000
Aurélien Tchouaméni card
358,000
Laurin Curda card
0
Aleix Febas card
48,250
Tristan Crama card
47,000
Tarciane card
41,500
Rio Ferdinand card
0