5 Best Young Centre Defensive Midfielder (CDM) for Career Mode in EA FC 25

Modified Sep 22, 2024 14:53 GMT

best young center defensive midfielders for Career Mode in EA FC 25 — Here are some of the best young CDMs in EA FC 25 (Images via EA)

Like other titles in EA's football sim genre, EA FC 25 also features the widely popular Career Mode. Many have already begun their journey as manager for their favorite clubs with early access, while some are waiting for the title's full release to jump right in. This mode can be very exciting, but it is important to sign the right players to ensure progress and success.

Hence, for those on the lookout for a good Centre Defensive Midfielder, here are five of the best young CDMs for Career Mode in EA FC 25.

Note - The entries are arranged in no particular order.

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Top 5 best young Centre Defensive Midfielders (CDM) in EA FC 25

The midfield is a crucial section of the pitch and having a good Centre Defensive Midfielder can bolster your defense. The best players in this department can help your center backs intercept opponents and even kick-start counterattacks. Those playing EA FC 25 Manager Career Mode have some really good CDMs to choose from this year, many of which are talented young names that can serve your squad for many seasons.

1) Manuel Ugarte

Overall: 81
Pace: 69
Shooting: 65
Passing: 73
Dribbling: 77
Defending: 78
Physicality: 80
Skill Moves: 3
Weak Foot: 3

Manuel Ugarte is a 23-year-old CDM from Uruguay, currently playing for Manchester United in the Premier League. Physicality is his best attribute and he has secured a good rating in this area, meaning opponents won't find it easy to overpower him in physical duels. Moreover, Ugarte's Defense and Dribbling also look decent, and getting him may not be a costly affair.

2) Sandro Tonali

Overall: 85
Pace: 84
Shooting: 74
Passing: 81
Dribbling: 81
Defending: 82
Physicality: 82
Skill Moves: 3
Weak Foot: 4

Besides Shooting, Sandro Tonali's ratings are pretty good across the board. He should do good for a young Centre Defensive Midfielder in EA FC 25. The 24-year-old looks set defensively as well as physically, and could even fit a box-to-box role with those Pace, Passing, and Dribbling stats.

3) Moises Caicedo

Moises Caicedo in EA FC 25 (Image via EA)

Overall: 82
Pace: 75
Shooting: 63
Passing: 75
Dribbling: 78
Defending: 79
Physicality: 78
Skill Moves: 3
Weak Foot: 3

Moises Caicedo hails from Ecuador and plays for Chelsea in the Premier League. He is 22 years old and has Defending as his best-rated attribute in EA FC 25. Caicedo's Physicality and Dribbling are rated only a point less and should allow him to be secure with the ball.

4) Aurelien Tchouameni

Aurelien Tchouameni in FC 25 (Image via EA)

Overall: 85
Pace: 73
Shooting: 69
Passing: 79
Dribbling: 78
Defending: 82
Physicality: 82
Skill Moves: 3
Weak Foot: 3

Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni is another solid CDM to have in your Career Mode squad. He is 24 and has received good ratings in Defending and Physicality which should render him a good fit for this role. On top of it, his Bruiser and Anticipate Playstyles should further aid him in defense, and the Aerial Playstyle should help the French midfielder win duels in the air.

5) Declan Rice

Overall: 87
Pace: 73
Shooting: 72
Passing: 82
Dribbling: 79
Defending: 84
Physicality: 85
Skill Moves: 3
Weak Foot: 3

Declan Rice is one of the best Centre Defensive Midfielders you can get for your Career Mode in EA FC 25. He has good ratings in Defending and Physicality and seems to be doing well in terms of Passing as well. These coupled with the Press Proven and Long Ball Pass Playstyles make the 25-year-old English CDM an incredible signing. However, do note that getting him into your squad might prove to be a costly affair.

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Edited by Shraman Mitra