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
Pedri card
2,102,000
Vitinha card
1,980,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
NEW
1,599,000
Declan Rice card
959,000
Xavi card
1,249,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
788,000
Julie Foudy card
224,000
Yaya Touré card
0
Aurélien Tchouaméni card
1,138,000
Tijjani Reijnders card
865,000
Paul Pogba card
1,192,000
Pedri card
1,109,000

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
Pedri card
2,102,000
Declan Rice card
959,000
Yaya Touré card
0
Tijjani Reijnders card
865,000
Rodri card
309,000
João Neves card
695,000
Ryan Gravenberch card
716,000
Caroline Seger card
258,000
Toni Kroos card
687,000
Daniele De Rossi card
364,000
Ryan Yates card
144,000
Warren Zaïre-Emery card
720,000

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
4,615,000
Lilian Thuram card
NEW
5,350,000
Paolo Maldini card
2,430,000
Lilian Thuram card
2,680,000
Lothar Matthäus card
1,773,800
Piero Hincapié card
680,000
Jürgen Kohler card
NEW
78,000
Kim Min Jae card
0
Lothar Matthäus card
1,251,000
Franco Baresi card
101,000
Carles Puyol card
450,000
Fabio Cannavaro card
350,000

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
Lucy Bronze card
440,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
788,000
Lilian Thuram card
2,680,000
Aurélien Tchouaméni card
1,138,000
Paolo Maldini card
1,077,000
Riccardo Calafiori card
561,000
Sofyan Amrabat card
67,000
Mapi León card
35,000
Virgil van Dijk card
16,500
Javier Mascherano card
61,500
Lilian Thuram card
NEW
185,000
Dayot Upamecano card
411,900

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
510,000
Jules Koundé card
796,000
Carlos Alberto card
699,000
Aurélien Tchouaméni card
1,138,000
Rio Ferdinand card
0
Virgil van Dijk card
625,000
Marcel Desailly card
0
Pau Cubarsí card
174,100
Bobby Moore card
438,000
Dean Huijsen card
1,154,000
Alessandro Bastoni card
86,000
Javier Mascherano card
63,500