EA FC 25 Best Central Midfielders
Some of the best wonderkids to sign in EA FC 25 Career Mode
We cover youth football. For all you EA FC 25 players, we’ve picked out a few of our favourite young central midfielders that would be suitable signings on yourΒ EA FC 25 Career Mode saves. From JoΓ£o Neves to Tygo Land, these are some of the best young CMs in the game.
If you’re looking for older players, we have you sorted too, with a collection of the ten highest overall central midfielders at the start of your save. If you want more CMs to sign, look through our website.
Who are the best Central Midfielders in EA FC 25 Career Mode?
| NAME | AGE | CLUB | OVERALL | POTENTIAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin De Bruyne | 33 | Manchester City | 90 | 90 |
| Martin Odegaard | 25 | Arsenal | 89 | 90 |
| Federico Valverde | 25 | Real Madrid | 88 | 91 |
| Bernardo Silva | 29 | Manchester City | 87 | 88 |
| Frenkie de Jong | 27 | Barcelona | 87 | 88 |
| NicolΓ² Barella | 27 | Inter Milan | 87 | 87 |
| Ilkay Gundogan | 33 | Manchester City | 87 | 87 |
| Pedri | 21 | FC Barcelona | 86 | 90 |
| Alexis Mac Allister | 25 | Liverpool | 86 | 88 |
| Luka ModriΔ | 38 | Real Madrid | 86 | 86 |
LISTS OF THE BEST EA FC 25 TALENTS
Warren ZaΓ―re-Emery
- Position: CM, CDM
- Club: Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)
- Nation: France
- Market Value: β¬44.5 million
21 outfield players have a Potential Rating of 90 or above. Four of them can play CDM: Rodri, Eduardo Camavinga, AurΓ©lien TchouamΓ©ni and Warren ZaΓ―re-Emery.
You know all about PSGβs 18-year-old prodigy by now. Luis Enrique said that he is exemplary wherever he plays. If you are fortunate enough to sign him on FC 25, you will be saying the same thing.
74 Agility is his lowest Physical attribute. 76 Aggression and 76 Attacking Position are his lowest Mental attributes. He was 82 Ball Control, 82 Long Passing, 80 Standing Tackle and 79 Dribbling. His PlayStyles include Tiki Taka, First Touch, Press Proven and Quick Step.
His release clause is β¬93.5m and if anyone was able to sign him for that in real life, it would be cheap. WZE is simply one of the best midfielders on the planet at 18 years old and no one talks about it. If you want an elite technician with an explosive, dominant physical profile, hereβs your guy.
- Overall: 80
- Potential: 90
- Potential Growth: +10
JoΓ£o Neves
- Position: CM, CDM
- Club: Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)
- Nation: Portugal
- Market Value: β¬38 million
JoΓ£o Neves is an anomaly. His 5β9β frame belies an elite physicality that catapulted him to the very top. His compact shape, chunky thighs and low centre of gravity gives him a good grounding, almost sucking him to the floor, making him much more difficult to bump off the ball than spectators and opponents would initially think. And he leaps like a salmon.
His Jumping is rated as 82 on FC 25. In fact, the only Physical attribute that is not at least 80 is Strength. Even then, 76 is decent and will improve given his 88 Potential Overall Rating.
Neves has the technical fundamentals that youβd expect of a player thatβs come through an elite academy like Benficaβs Seixal. Everything about his on-ball skillset is rock solid, from his quick scanning and positive first touches to his body shape and approach angles and the way he strikes through the ball. The high-level basics of his game are the basis of his high-level skillset.
As you can see, Press Proven, Relentless and Solid Player are all PlayStyles that reflect is IRL ability. He offers the complete package at 19 years old: the malleable, multi-phase mentality monster. Weβre huge fans. You should be too.
- Overall: 79
- Potential: 88
- Potential Growth: +9
Lucas Bergvall
- Position: CM
- Club: Tottenham Hotspur (ENG)
- Nation: Sweden
- Market Value: β¬3 million
Youβve probably never heard of IF Brommapojkarna. But they have one of the most prolific – and largest – youth academies in Europe. It has helped develop the likes of Dejan Kulusevski and Viktor GyΓΆkeres. Lucas Bergvall might be one of their best ever.
Bergvall is a pretty big boy for his age. He has the makings of an athlete that can more than hold his own at the elite level. On FC 25, he should develop a strong set of Physical attributes to compliment his 6β1β frame. Note the 76 Acceleration and 73 Balance at the start of the game.
Technically, he reads the space around him quickly and has a broader awareness of the pitch, his touches are clean, he opens up the game by taking the ball comfortably on both sides and on the back foot, his passing is crisp and controlled too.
His passing in general is among the most impressive aspects of his skillset. He connects play through the thirds with composure and accuracy, often picking line-breaking passes that progress playβhis Incisive Pass and Long Ball Pass PlayStyles in-game reflect this.
Despite just joining Tottenham Hotspur in real life, Bergvall has a β¬7.6m release clause on FC 25 Career Mode. Activate it if you can. You could end up with an 87-rated Playmaker by the time youβre done.
- Overall: 68
- Potential: 87
- Potential Growth: +19
Tygo Land
- Position: CM
- Club: PSV Eindhoven (NED)
- Nation: Netherlands
- Market Value: β¬1.9 million
Tygo Land is a Frenkie de Jong regen: the elusive mobility, carries, dribbles and passes are eerily similar.
The 2006-born midfielder has a profile that fits the demands of the elite level β heβs a connector through the thirds, a game-builder and move-developer, a deceptively mobile athlete, and an edgy ball-winner.
Heβs just as exciting on FC 25. The 18-year-old has a Potential Rating of 86, as well as 4 Star Skill Moves and 4 Star Weak Foot. His standout attributes include 78 Agility, 75 Sprint Speed and 74 Ball Control; we told you he was like FDJ.
The best bit is that you can activate his release clause for just β¬4.6m. PSV Eindhoven have a really good one. Make him yours on FC 25.
- Overall: 64
- Potential: 86
- Potential Growth: +24
Lewis Miley
- Position: CM
- Club: Newcastle United (ENG)
- Nation: England
- Market Value: β¬5.5 million
If you are looking for a box-to-box midfield project, Lewis Miley will tick plenty of boxes.
His 77 Stamina in-game is a foundation to build from. Beyond that, his in-game stats stand out for how well-balanced they are, rather than possessing any game-breaking attributes. That being said, his 74 Dribbling could develop very nicely.
In game, Mileyβs 86 Potential Rating should mean that by the end of your Career Mode, you will have a 6β2β, relentless, ball-carrying powerhouse.
- Overall: 72
- Potential: 86
- Potential Growth: +14
Pablo Barrios
- Position: CM, CDM
- Club: AtlΓ©tico Madrid (ESP)
- Nation: Spain
- Market Value: β¬17 million
Pablo Barrios did the reverse RaΓΊl. He spent six years at Real Madrid before moving to city rivals Atleti in 2017. Since then, he has gone from UEFA Youth League stalwart to one of Diego Simeoneβs most-trusted midfield generals.
On FC 25, he has the attributes to excel in either an attacking or defensive role. 79 Vision, 77 Ball Control and 75 Dribbling give him a solid base to act as a playmaker. On the other hand, 78 Interceptions and 71 Standing Tackle suggest he could be useful as a ball-winner.
Either way, his 86 Potential Rating is indicative of a 21-year-old establishing himself as a regular start for one of the best teams in Europe. If you want to prize him away from El Cholo on FC 25 Career Mode, you will have to trigger his β¬39.1m release clause.
- Overall: 76
- Potential: 86
- Potential Growth: +10
THE BEST YOUNG TALENTS IN FOOTBALL
