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
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Warren Zaïre-Emery card
NEW
2,669,000
Pedri card
1,770,000
Vitinha card
1,845,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
765,000
Dominik Szoboszlai card
364,000
Declan Rice card
679,000
Xavi card
1,150,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
479,000
Marcel Desailly card
255,000
Manuel Locatelli card
436,250
Santiago Sosa card
26,250

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
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NEW
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Declan Rice card
2,870,000
Mamadou Sangaré card
NEW
2,850,000
Joey Veerman card
1,600,000
Mariona card
1,330,000
Hayden Hackney card
380,000
Warren Zaïre-Emery card
NEW
2,669,000
Orkun Kökçü card
NEW
350,000
Kodai Sano card
143,000
Manuela Giugliano card
212,000
Pedri card
1,770,000
Claude Makélélé card
2,100,000

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
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4,610,000
Paolo Maldini card
2,205,000
Lilian Thuram card
3,110,000
Paolo Maldini card
1,100,000
Lilian Thuram card
1,770,000
Matthieu Udol card
NEW
67,000
Lothar Matthäus card
1,785,650
Piero Hincapié card
854,000
Jürgen Kohler card
38,750
Kim Min Jae card
0
Lothar Matthäus card
910,000
Franco Baresi card
69,000

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
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Franz Beckenbauer card
479,000
Lilian Thuram card
1,770,000
Jurriën Timber card
305,000
Aurélien Tchouaméni card
586,000
Paolo Maldini card
500,000
Tristan Crama card
59,000
Riccardo Calafiori card
295,000
Luke Shaw card
35,400
Florian Grillitsch card
20,950
Sofyan Amrabat card
34,500
Mapi León card
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.


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
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302,000
Jules Koundé card
645,000
Marcel Desailly card
255,000
Jurriën Timber card
305,000
Carlos Alberto card
364,000
Aurélien Tchouaméni card
586,000
Laurin Curda card
97,500
Tristan Crama card
59,000
Tarciane card
NEW
42,750
Rio Ferdinand card
0
Virgil van Dijk card
408,000
Marcel Desailly card
0