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.
Roaming
When set to Roaming, the Holding Midfielder will move across the width of the pitch to close passing lanes, and step up to press attackers.
Defending
Movement
Pass Option
Stamina Usage
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
291,000
479,000
1,770,000
305,000
586,000
500,000
59,000
295,000
35,400
20,950
34,500
32,750
Deep-Lying Playmaker
The key cog to building up play from the back, this defensively positioned midfielder will often be the catalyst for attacks.
Roaming
The Roaming focus allows the Deep-Lying Playmaker to move across the width of the pitch to support attacks.
Creative
Movement
Pass Option
Out of Position
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
302,000
645,000
255,000
305,000
364,000
586,000
97,500
59,000
NEW
42,750
0
408,000
0
Centre Half
A defensive midfielder that will drop between the centre-backs while their team is in possession to offer protection against the counterattack.
Defend
When set to Defend, the Centre-Half will focus on their defensive duties.
Defending
Support Centrally
Limited Versatility
Wide Support
NEW
800,000
4,610,000
0
854,000
295,000
47,000
0
25,000
32,500
67,750
202,000
35,000