FC 25 LIGUE 1 MIDFIELDERS

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.

Rating

Defending

Physical

Rating

Marco Verratti	86
Manuel Ugarte	81
Geoffrey Kondogbia	81
Fabián Ruiz	81
Nemanja Matić	81
Danilo Pereira	81
Georginio Wijnaldum	80
Jordan Veretout	80
Valentin Rongier	80
Youssouf Fofana	80
Denis Zakaria	79
Khéphren Thuram	79
Teddy Teuma	79
Corentin Tolisso	79
Benjamin André	79
Mohamed Camara	78
Maxence Caqueret	78
Salis Abdul Samed	78
Baptiste Santamaria	77
Marshall Munetsi	77

Defending

Geoffrey Kondogbia 81	81
Danilo Pereira 81	80
Nemanja Matić 81	79
Marco Verratti 86	79
Denis Zakaria 79	78
Benjamin André 79	78
Youssouf Fofana 80	78
Khéphren Thuram 79	77
Corentin Tolisso 79	77
Georginio Wijnaldum 80	77
Manuel Ugarte 81	77
Stijn Spierings 76	76
Salis Abdul Samed 78	76
Jordan Veretout 80	76
Valentin Rongier 80	76
Youssouf Ndayishimiye 75	75
Pape Gueye 77	75
Pablo Rosario 75	74
Azor Matusiwa 76	74
Hicham Boudaoui 76	74

Physical

Geoffrey Kondogbia 81	89
Danilo Pereira 81	86
Denis Zakaria 79	84
Benjamin André 79	83
Marshall Munetsi 77	80
Salis Abdul Samed 78	80
Jordan Veretout 80	80
Valentin Rongier 80	80
Manuel Ugarte 81	80
Pablo Rosario 75	79
Azor Matusiwa 76	79
Khéphren Thuram 79	79
Youssouf Fofana 80	79
Youssouf Ndayishimiye 75	78
Nemanja Matić 81	78
Pape Gueye 77	77
Mohamed Camara 78	77
Teddy Teuma 79	76
Stijn Spierings 76	75
Hicham Boudaoui 76	75

Global Overview (CDM)

There is a lack of quality in the defensive midfield sector of French stadiums. The most capable of performing this role is Kondogbia, as he is the CDM with the best physical and defensive abilities, the two most important stats for someone in this position on the field.

Zakaria and Ugarte are faster and still provide enough defensive security. There’s also the case of Verratti, who, although a top player, is not suited to play as a defensive midfielder.

Top 10 CDMs

1	Geoffrey Kondogbia
2	Denis Zakaria
3	Manuel Ugarte
4	Youssouf Fofana
5	Valentin Rongier
6	Danilo Pereira
7	Benjamin André
8	Khéphren Thuram
9	Georginio Wijnaldum
10	Jordan Veretout

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.

Rating

Passing

Dribbling

Rating

Marco Verratti	86
Manuel Ugarte	81
Geoffrey Kondogbia	81
Benjamin Bourigeaud	81
Fabián Ruiz	81
Nemanja Matić	81
Georginio Wijnaldum	80
Jordan Veretout	80
Téji Savanier	80
Valentin Rongier	80
Youssouf Fofana	80
Vitinha	80
Denis Zakaria	79
Khéphren Thuram	79
Teddy Teuma	79
Carlos Soler	79
Mattéo Guendouzi	79
Corentin Tolisso	79
Benjamin André	79
Mohamed Camara	78

Passing

Marco Verratti 86	87
Téji Savanier 80	83
Benjamin Bourigeaud 81	82
Carlos Soler 79	80
Fabián Ruiz 81	79
Vitinha 80	79
Teddy Teuma 79	79
Jordan Veretout 80	78
Mattéo Guendouzi 79	78
Adrien Thomasson 78	78
Enzo Le Fée 77	78
Nemanja Matić 81	77
Georginio Wijnaldum 80	77
Khéphren Thuram 79	77
Corentin Tolisso 79	77
Julian Draxler 77	77
Morgan Sanson 76	77
Pierre Lees-Melou 76	77
Geoffrey Kondogbia 81	76
Jordan Ferri 77	76

Dribbling

Marco Verratti 86	91
Vitinha 80	85
Téji Savanier 80	82
Benjamin Bourigeaud 81	81
Fabián Ruiz 81	80
Georginio Wijnaldum 80	80
Adrien Thomasson 78	80
Maxence Caqueret 78	80
Julian Draxler 77	80
Alexis Claude-Maurice 75	80
Jordan Veretout 80	79
Carlos Soler 79	79
Enzo Le Fée 77	79
Romain Faivre 77	79
Angelo Fulgini 76	79
Nabil Bentaleb 75	79
Valentin Rongier 80	78
Mattéo Guendouzi 79	78
Khéphren Thuram 79	78
Mohamed Camara 78	78

Global Overview (CM)

Despite his lack of speed, Verratti is the most capable player to play in the center of the field. He possesses the best dribbling and passing abilities, the two most important stats when analyzing central midfielders.

Unfortunately, there are few good players who can replace him. Savanier, however, is the one who offers some quality assurances.

Top 10 CMs

1	Marco Verratti
2	Téji Savanier
3	Benjamin Bourigeaud
4	Khéphren Thuram
5	Vitinha
6	Jordan Veretout
7	Carlos Soler
8	Georginio Wijnaldum
9	Mattéo Guendouzi
10	Julian Draxler

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.

Rating

Passing

Dribbling

Rating

Téji Savanier	80
Alexandr Golovin	79
Rémy Cabella	79
Teddy Teuma	79
Ludovic Blas	78
Enzo Le Fée	77
Romain Faivre	77
Marshall Munetsi	77
Angelo Fulgini	76
Morgan Sanson	76
Angel Gomes	76
Pierre Lees-Melou	76
Rayan Cherki	75

Passing

Téji Savanier 80	83
Teddy Teuma 79	79
Alexandr Golovin 79	78
Enzo Le Fée 77	78
Rémy Cabella 79	77
Morgan Sanson 76	77
Pierre Lees-Melou 76	77
Ludovic Blas 78	76
Romain Faivre 77	76
Angelo Fulgini 76	76
Angel Gomes 76	74
Rayan Cherki 75	72
Marshall Munetsi 77	69

Dribbling

Ludovic Blas 78	83
Rayan Cherki 75	83
Téji Savanier 80	82
Alexandr Golovin 79	82
Rémy Cabella 79	81
Enzo Le Fée 77	79
Romain Faivre 77	79
Angelo Fulgini 76	79
Angel Gomes 76	79
Teddy Teuma 79	76
Morgan Sanson 76	76
Pierre Lees-Melou 76	75
Marshall Munetsi 77	70

Global Overview (CAM)

Once again, this league is in need of good attacking midfielders. The one who stands out the most is Savanier, even though he is one of the slower options.

Among the other 12 CAMs, Golovin and Blas seem to be the best alternatives to the Montpellier player. The Russian is the most well-rounded as he combines speed with 4/4 skills and weak foot, along with good face stats, except for defense.

Top 10 CAMs

1	Téji Savanier
2	Alexandr Golovin
3	Ludovic Blas
4	Rémy Cabella
5	Teddy Teuma
6	Rayan Cherki
7	Angelo Fulgini
8	Romain Faivre
9	Enzo Le Fée
10	Angel Gomes

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.

Rating

Passing

Dribbling

Pace

Rating

Ousmane Dembélé	86
Randal Kolo Muani	84
Marco Asensio	83
Jonathan Clauss	81
Benjamin Bourigeaud	81
Alexandr Golovin	79
Junya Ito	78
Adrien Thomasson	78
Ludovic Blas	78
Florian Sotoca	77
Romain Faivre	77
Sofiane Diop	77
Vanderson	77
Ismaïla Sarr	76
Bradley Barcola	76
Wilfried Singo	76
Hicham Boudaoui	76
Bradley Barcola	76
Krépin Diatta	75
Zakaria Aboukhlal	75

Passing

Benjamin Bourigeaud 81	82
Ousmane Dembélé 86	81
Marco Asensio 83	81
Alexandr Golovin 79	78
Adrien Thomasson 78	78
Jonathan Clauss 81	76
Ludovic Blas 78	76
Romain Faivre 77	76
Sofiane Diop 77	75
Florian Sotoca 77	74
Vanderson 77	74
Daler Kuzyaev 75	74
Randal Kolo Muani 84	73
Junya Ito 78	73
Hicham Boudaoui 76	73
Rayan Cherki 75	72
Bradley Barcola 76	71
Bradley Barcola 76	71
Edon Zhegrova 75	69
Zakaria Aboukhlal 75	69

Dribbling

Ousmane Dembélé 86	87
Randal Kolo Muani 84	86
Marco Asensio 83	83
Ludovic Blas 78	83
Rayan Cherki 75	83
Alexandr Golovin 79	82
Benjamin Bourigeaud 81	81
Sofiane Diop 77	81
Adrien Thomasson 78	80
Romain Faivre 77	79
Ismaïla Sarr 76	79
Edon Zhegrova 75	79
Gelson Martins 75	79
Jonathan Clauss 81	78
Junya Ito 78	78
Krépin Diatta 75	78
Hicham Boudaoui 76	77
Bradley Barcola 76	77
Bradley Barcola 76	77
Vanderson 77	76

Pace

Ismaïla Sarr 76	94
Ousmane Dembélé 86	93
Randal Kolo Muani 84	91
Krépin Diatta 75	91
Mama Baldé 75	89
Junya Ito 78	88
Gelson Martins 75	86
Zakaria Aboukhlal 75	85
Bradley Barcola 76	84
Bradley Barcola 76	84
Jonathan Clauss 81	83
Marco Asensio 83	81
Wilfried Singo 76	80
Edon Zhegrova 75	80
Vanderson 77	78
Daler Kuzyaev 75	78
Alexandr Golovin 79	76
Hicham Boudaoui 76	75
Benjamin Bourigeaud 81	73
Florian Sotoca 77	73

Global Overview (RM, RW)

This is an easy one. Ousmane Dembélé is by far the best right midfielder playing in France. He has the best dribbling stats, only Sarr is faster than him, and he also has 5/5 skills and weak foot. Impressive.

If you cannot afford him, Marco Asensio is also a good player. The Spanish player has better shooting and he is also stronger. Muani could also be an option, but his passing is not good enough.

Top 10 RMs, RWs

1	Ousmane Dembélé
2	Marco Asensio
3	Randal Kolo Muani
4	Jonathan Clauss
5	Junya Ito
6	Ismaïla Sarr
7	Benjamin Bourigeaud
8	Alexandr Golovin
9	Krépin Diatta
10	Gelson Martins

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.

Rating

Passing

Dribbling

Pace

Rating

Kylian Mbappé	91
Ousmane Dembélé	86
Martin Terrier	81
Amine Gouiri	79
Alexandr Golovin	79
Rémy Cabella	79
Elye Wahi	78
Adrien Thomasson	78
Lee Kang In	78
Julian Draxler	77
Sofiane Diop	77
Ismaïla Sarr	76
Amine Harit	76
Angelo Fulgini	76
Zakaria Aboukhlal	75
Mama Baldé	75
Keito Nakamura	75
Alexis Claude-Maurice	75
Rayan Cherki	75
Jérémie Boga	75

Passing

Ousmane Dembélé 86	81
Kylian Mbappé 91	80
Lee Kang In 78	79
Alexandr Golovin 79	78
Adrien Thomasson 78	78
Rémy Cabella 79	77
Julian Draxler 77	77
Amine Gouiri 79	76
Angelo Fulgini 76	76
Martin Terrier 81	75
Sofiane Diop 77	75
Amine Harit 76	72
Alexis Claude-Maurice 75	72
Rayan Cherki 75	72
Keito Nakamura 75	71
Jérémie Boga 75	71
Zakaria Aboukhlal 75	69
Gelson Martins 75	68
Elye Wahi 78	67
Mama Baldé 75	67

Dribbling

Kylian Mbappé 91	92
Ousmane Dembélé 86	87
Rayan Cherki 75	83
Alexandr Golovin 79	82
Amine Harit 76	82
Rémy Cabella 79	81
Sofiane Diop 77	81
Jérémie Boga 75	81
Amine Gouiri 79	80
Lee Kang In 78	80
Adrien Thomasson 78	80
Julian Draxler 77	80
Alexis Claude-Maurice 75	80
Martin Terrier 81	79
Angelo Fulgini 76	79
Ismaïla Sarr 76	79
Gelson Martins 75	79
Elye Wahi 78	78
Keito Nakamura 75	75
Zakaria Aboukhlal 75	75

Pace

Kylian Mbappé 91	97
Ismaïla Sarr 76	94
Ousmane Dembélé 86	93
Elye Wahi 78	90
Mama Baldé 75	89
Gelson Martins 75	86
Zakaria Aboukhlal 75	85
Martin Terrier 81	84
Jérémie Boga 75	84
Amine Harit 76	80
Alexis Claude-Maurice 75	80
Alexandr Golovin 79	76
Rémy Cabella 79	76
Amine Gouiri 79	76
Keito Nakamura 75	76
Lee Kang In 78	74
Julian Draxler 77	72
Angelo Fulgini 76	71
Sofiane Diop 77	70
Adrien Thomasson 78	69

Global Overview (LM, LW)

Mbappé is our first choice for the left wing in Ligue 1. However, you cannot use him as an LM since this is not one of his secondary positions. You may also want to deploy him at the forefront of your attack, capitalizing on his outstanding pace, shooting, and dribbling.

The best left-wing alternative to him is Ousmane Dembélé. He’s fast, possesses good dribbling and passing skills, but you may need him on the right side. If that’s the case, then consider trying Terrier. He is far from the quality of the PSG player, but at least he is very balanced

Top 10 LMs, LWs

1	Kylian Mbappé
2	Ousmane Dembélé
3	Martin Terrier
4	Alexandr Golovin
5	Ismaïla Sarr
6	Elye Wahi
7	Jérémie Boga
8	Rémy Cabella
9	Amine Harit
10	Gelson Martins