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
3,380,000
Vitinha card
4,295,000
Declan Rice card
1,820,000
Xavi card
1,792,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
1,520,000
Vitinha card
1,187,000
Patri Guijarro card
468,000
Rodri card
467,000
Pedri card
445,000
Patri Guijarro card
257,000
Patrick Vieira card
1,810,000
Vitinha card
245,000

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
3,380,000
Declan Rice card
1,820,000
Caroline Seger card
1,035,000
Patri Guijarro card
468,000
Julie Foudy card
114,000
Daniele De Rossi card
0
Ryan Gravenberch card
523,050
Luka Modrić card
184,000
Millie Bright card
70,000
João Moutinho card
71,000
Koke card
67,000
Georgia Stanway card
23,250

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
5,879,000
Paolo Maldini card
2,898,000
Lilian Thuram card
4,820,000
Lothar Matthäus card
2,199,000
Franco Baresi card
193,000
Carles Puyol card
1,199,000
Fabio Cannavaro card
900,000
Lothar Matthäus card
797,000
Jaap Stam card
2,520,000
- card
458,100
Alessandro Nesta card
174,000
Jonathan Tah card
95,000

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
591,000
Franz Beckenbauer card
1,518,000
Lilian Thuram card
4,820,000
Paolo Maldini card
2,015,000
Mapi León card
76,000
Virgil van Dijk card
40,750
Javier Mascherano card
137,000
Dayot Upamecano card
368,750
- card
458,100
Steffi Jones card
96,500
Fabio Cannavaro card
345,000
Carles Puyol card
184,000

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
750,000
Jules Koundé card
866,000
Carlos Alberto card
1,400,000
Rio Ferdinand card
0
Marcel Desailly card
0
Bobby Moore card
815,000
Gabriel card
431,200
Matthijs de Ligt card
510,800
Virgil van Dijk card
984,000
Ronald Koeman card
255,000
Gabriel card
234,000
Mohamed Simakan card
0