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
2,008,000
Vitinha card
1,985,000
Declan Rice card
745,000
Xavi card
943,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
941,000
Julie Foudy card
119,000
Yaya Touré card
2,428,000
Tijjani Reijnders card
656,000
Paul Pogba card
1,889,000
Pedri card
1,380,000
João Neves card
NEW
804,000
Lothar Matthäus card
1,645,550

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
2,008,000
Declan Rice card
745,000
Yaya Touré card
2,428,000
Tijjani Reijnders card
656,000
Rodri card
175,000
João Neves card
NEW
804,000
Ryan Gravenberch card
NEW
1,032,000
Caroline Seger card
170,000
Toni Kroos card
510,000
Daniele De Rossi card
250,000
Warren Zaïre-Emery card
344,000
Casemiro card
0

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
6,870,000
Paolo Maldini card
2,588,000
Lilian Thuram card
4,700,000
Lothar Matthäus card
1,645,550
Kim Min Jae card
0
Lothar Matthäus card
768,000
Franco Baresi card
104,000
Carles Puyol card
961,000
Fabio Cannavaro card
380,000
Giorgio Chiellini card
683,900
Lothar Matthäus card
341,000
Jaap Stam card
923,000

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
429,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
941,000
Lilian Thuram card
4,700,000
Paolo Maldini card
1,210,000
Riccardo Calafiori card
520,000
Sofyan Amrabat card
NEW
47,500
Mapi León card
32,500
Virgil van Dijk card
10,250
Javier Mascherano card
46,750
Dayot Upamecano card
411,900
- card
424,900
Frank Rijkaard card
119,000

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
Leah Williamson card
488,000
Jules Koundé card
733,000
Carlos Alberto card
949,000
Rio Ferdinand card
0
Marcel Desailly card
0
Bobby Moore card
384,000
Dean Huijsen card
990,000
Alessandro Bastoni card
115,000
Javier Mascherano card
55,000
Pierre Kalulu card
290,000
Gabriel card
505,350
Micky van de Ven card
1,199,000