The Best Defensive Midfielders
Several formations in Ultimate Team necessitate midfielders with a natural inclination towards defense. Central defensive midfielders primarily reinforce the backline but, depending on their attributes and work rates, can also instigate attacks, rendering their role on the field strategically significant.
When opting for a central defensive midfielder, various attributes must be taken into account: defending, for supporting the defense; strength, for more effective possession-winning; heading, for dominance in aerial duels like goal kicks; pace, for covering extensive spaces; stamina, enabling active participation in offensive and defensive maneuvers (especially advantageous for players with high/high work rates); passing and possession, facilitating attack initiation. In our assessment, defending and strength stand out as the most crucial attributes for this role.
Defensive midfielders are typically selected to bolster the defense, hence it’s logical for them to boast high defensive statistics. The CDM position occupies the area where most ball contests occur, and players with superior strength stand a better chance of securing possession.
At the moment, FC 25 players have not yet been tested, so the analyses currently published on this page pertain to FC 24.
Global Overview (CDM)
The addition of Tonali to this league somewhat compensated for Kanté’s departure. The Italian is the fastest defensive midfielder in the Premier League, but he also stands out for his physicality, passing ability, dribbling, and defensive skills. Although defensively Casemiro is considerably superior, his lack of speed places him second on the list of the best CDMs.
Another interesting player is Rodri. Slow but defensively solid and good at starting plays, the Spaniard only falls behind Declan Rice and Enzo if you need more speed. Between these two, choose the one that best suits your playing style: the Arsenal player is more defensive, while Enzo is more of a box-to-box midfielder.
The Best Centre Midfielders
The outcome of many games is determined in the midfield rather than near the goals. It is the players in these areas who have the responsibility to create opportunities and dictate the tempo of the game.
Centre midfielders play a crucial role in finding openings that can disrupt the opponent’s defense. Their ability to deliver accurate passes is essential in assisting forwards and creating scoring chances.
Furthermore, possessing strong dribbling skills enables the team to advance up the field, presenting potential challenges for the opposing team.
At the moment, FC 25 players have not yet been tested, so the analyses currently published on this page pertain to FC 24.
Global Overview (CM)
The first choice for this position is pretty obvious. De Bruyne is the midfielder with the best passing and shooting stats in the game, but he also has other good things like the 5 stars weak foot and 4 stars skills. In summary, he is one of the best players money can buy (or FC Points).
Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes are good cheaper alternatives, but you should also consider Thiago if you have a play style based on a patient build-up.
Sometimes, in this area of the field, it’s necessary to use a player with defensive qualities who can also contribute to the team’s build-up play. If that’s your situation, go for Tonali or, to save some coins, consider Joelinton or even Bruno Guimarães.
The Best Attacking Midfielders
The role of an attacking central midfielder is to be the primary creator of goal-scoring opportunities. They are expected to possess strong dribbling skills, accurate passing ability, a powerful long shot, and exceptional vision on the field.
Effective passing is crucial for these midfielders to provide assists to forwards. However, their impact in the team’s attacking play can be truly game-changing if they excel in dribbling as well.
At the moment, FC 25 players have not yet been tested, so the analyses currently published on this page pertain to FC 24.
Global Overview (CAM)
We picked Kevin De Bruyne for the CM position, but he plays even better as Centre Attacking Midfielder. If your budget is unlimited, he’s the player you’ll want in your team.
Nkunku and Bruno Fernandes are also good players for this position. The Frenchman is faster, while the Portuguese excels in passing accuracy. Use them based on your playing style.
The Best Right Midfielders
Wingers play a crucial role in providing width to the team’s attacking play.
Pace is often the standout attribute for these players as they utilize their speed to outrun opponents. However, simply being fast is not enough to penetrate the opponent’s defense. A strong dribbling ability enables wingers to navigate past opposition players who stand in their path. Once they reach the opponent’s box, wingers must make critical decisions. Often, they opt to deliver crosses, highlighting the significance of having impressive passing statistics.
At the moment, FC 25 players have not yet been tested, so the analyses currently published on this page pertain to FC 24.
Global Overview (RM, RW)
Salah is the obvious first choice for those who can pay his price. He has a superb cocktail of pace, shooting and dribbling stats that makes him one of the best players of this league.
Hopefully, there are several cheaper good alternatives. That’s the case of Diaby and Saka. The arrival of the Frenchman in the Premier League is a significant addition because not everyone can afford the Egyptian’s price. Only Mbappé and Adeyemi are faster than him, and his dribbling prowess promises to unsettle many opposing defenses. As for Saka, although he is quick, he is better physically and more focused on shooting.
The Best Left Midfielders
Left wingers perform a comparable function to their counterparts on the opposite side.
Their primary asset is pace, which empowers them to outmaneuver opposing defenders. Yet, pure speed alone doesn’t ensure reaching the opponent’s box. A robust dribbling skill is essential for navigating past encountered opposition players. Upon entering the opponent’s box, the winger encounters the challenge of decision-making. Usually, crossing emerges as the preferred option, highlighting the importance of having strong passing abilities.
At the moment, FC 25 players have not yet been tested, so the analyses currently published on this page pertain to FC 24.
Global Overview (LM, LW)
Even with Mané’s departure, there is so much talent on the left side of the midfield in the Premier League. There are so many good players for this position that talents like Sterling can’t make it into our top 10.
The standout name this year is Rashford. With no weaknesses, he is truly one of the best players in the English league, to the point where he relegates Son to the bench. For those who like speed, Diaby can be an excellent choice, although in our opinion, Luiz Diaz is much more balanced and still quick
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