Best EA FC 25 Clubs starter CDM builds for every role

Having a competent Center Defensive Midfielder (CDM) can be very advantageous, so users would want to tick all the right boxes when making an EA FC 25 Clubs build for this position. However, only a handful of Skill Points and just two Playstyle slots are available at beginner levels, which is why one must carefully prioritize and choose the best attributes keeping the Player Roles in mind.

For those requiring assistance with it, here are the best EA FC 25 Clubs starter CDM builds for every role.

Note: This article is subjective and only reflects the writer's opinions.

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EA FC 25 Clubs guide: Best starter CDM builds for every Player Role

Center Defensive Midfielders can be assigned any one of these three FC IQ Player Roles in matches — Holding, Deep-Lying Playmaker, or Center Half. The following Clubs starter builds have been made per the most primary requirements of these roles.

Best Clubs started CDM build: Holding

Holding CDM Clubs starter build (Image via EA Sports)

• Height - 5'10"
• Weight - 180 lbs

A Holding CDM focuses on defending and providing support to the backline. They need to be strong physically and defensively, and EA FC 25 Playstyles like Press Proven and Bruiser will help with it.

As far as attributes are concerned, here is an ideal Skill Point (SP) distribution:

• 1 Interception - 1 SP
• 1 Def Awareness and Interception - 2 SP
• 1 Sliding Tackle - 1 SP
• 1 Standing Tackle - 1 SP
• 1 Defensive Awareness and Standing Tackle - 2 SP
• 2 Strength - 3 SP

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Best Clubs started CDM build: Deep-Lying Playmaker

Deep-Lying Playmaker CDM Clubs starter build (Image via EA Sports)

• Height - 5'10"
• Weight - 180 lbs

A Deep-Lying Playmaker also stays back but contributes to build-up and playmaking. Therefore, this EA FC 25 Clubs starter build also needs to be good in passing. Equip Long Ball Pass and Incisive Pass Playstyles with the following Skill Point distribution:

• 1 Crossing - 1 SP
• 1 Curve - 1 SP
• 2 Long Passing - 3 SP
• 1 Vision - 1 SP
• 1 Interceptions - 1 SP
• 1 Def Awareness and Interceptions - 2 SP
• 1 Standing Tackle - 1 SP

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Best Clubs started CDM build: Center Half

Center Half CDM Clubs starter build (Image via EA Sports)

• Height - 6'0"
• Weight - 180 lbs

Just like a Holding CDM, a Center Half CDM also provides defensive support, and can even drop to the backline. Anticipate and Slide Tackle Playstyles seem ideal for this EA FC 25 Clubs starter build with Skill Points assigned to these attributes:

• 1 Interceptions - 1 SP
• 1 Def Awareness & Interceptions - 2 SP
• 1 Sliding Tackle - 1 SP
• 1 Def Awareness & Sliding Tackle - 2 SP
• 1 Standing Tackle - 1 SP
• 1 Def Awareness & Standing Tackle - 2 SP
• 1 Strength - 1 SP

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