Who are the best Central Midfielders (CM) in FC 25?

The highest-rated central midfielders in FC 25 Ultimate Team right now include Joao Neves (99 OVR), Rodrigo De Paul (99 OVR), Aitana Bonmati (99 OVR). Our rankings update automatically as new promo cards, Team of the Week items, SBC rewards, and Icons are added to the database.

What stats matter most for a Central Midfielder (CM) in FC 25?

For a meta CM in FC 25, prioritize Short & Long Passing, Stamina & Ball Control, and Two-Way Defensive & Attacking Work. Matching a player's Role+ or Role++ familiarity at CM also improves AI positioning on the pitch.

Can I upgrade CM players with Evolutions in FC 25?

Yes. Every CM listed in our table links directly to both their full player profile and their dedicated Evolutions page so you can check eligible FC 25 Evolution paths and stat upgrades before buying on the transfer market.

Best FC 25 Central Midfielders (CM)

Discover the highest-rated central midfielders (CM) in EA SPORTS FC 25 Ultimate Team. Compare overall ratings, key face attributes (PAC, SHO, PAS, DRI, DEF, PHY), live transfer market prices, and direct Evolution upgrade paths for every top CM card.

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Top FC 25 Central Midfielders (CM) Rankings

Key attributes for meta FC 25 central midfielders: Short & Long Passing, Stamina & Ball Control, and Two-Way Defensive & Attacking Work. Click any player below to view their full in-game stats or inspect their eligible Evolutions.

#	Player	OVR	Pos	PAC	SHO	PAS	DRI	DEF	PHY	Console Price	Evolutions
1	Joao Neves	99	CDM	97	92	98	99	96	97	—	Joao Neves Evos →
2	Rodrigo De Paul	99	CM	96	94	99	97	93	95	—	Rodrigo De Paul Evos →
3	Aitana Bonmati	99	CM	94	96	99	98	90	90	234,000	Aitana Bonmati Evos →
4	Ruud Gullit	99	CAM	95	99	99	96	92	96	1,426,000	Ruud Gullit Evos →
5	Laurent Blanc	99	CB	94	88	93	91	99	98	—	Laurent Blanc Evos →
6	Georgia Stanway	99	CDM	96	95	98	99	99	97	280,000	Georgia Stanway Evos →
7	Kevin De Bruyne	99	CAM	93	99	99	99	91	90	—	Kevin De Bruyne Evos →
8	Fara Williams	99	CM	96	99	99	97	94	91	60,000	Fara Williams Evos →
9	Keira Walsh	99	CDM	96	91	99	97	99	95	450,000	Keira Walsh Evos →
10	Ella Toone	99	CAM	98	98	96	99	88	91	421,000	Ella Toone Evos →
11	Franz Beckenbauer	99	CB	94	80	96	92	99	97	199,000	Franz Beckenbauer Evos →
12	Andrea Pirlo	99	CM	95	96	99	99	93	96	528,000	Andrea Pirlo Evos →
13	Desire Doue	99	LM	99	96	95	99	80	90	605,000	Desire Doue Evos →
14	Grace Clinton	99	CM	96	96	99	99	94	96	430,000	Grace Clinton Evos →
15	Trent Alexander-Arnold	98	RB	96	91	99	97	98	96	—	Trent Alexander-Arnold Evos →
16	Moises Caicedo	98	CDM	93	90	97	96	98	97	337,000	Moises Caicedo Evos →
17	Eric Cantona	98	CM	92	93	99	96	92	93	17,000	Eric Cantona Evos →
18	Irene Paredes	98	CB	94	72	93	94	98	98	70,000	Irene Paredes Evos →
19	Patri Guijarro	98	CDM	96	93	99	97	98	94	27,500	Patri Guijarro Evos →
20	Marquinhos	98	CM	94	92	99	96	90	92	14,000	Marquinhos Evos →
21	Jude Bellingham	98	CAM	91	96	94	99	88	92	—	Jude Bellingham Evos →
22	Jobe Bellingham	98	CM	94	95	96	98	97	95	—	Jobe Bellingham Evos →
23	Tijjani Reijnders	98	CAM	95	94	98	98	92	93	—	Tijjani Reijnders Evos →
24	Eduardo Camavinga	98	CM	95	93	96	97	95	98	—	Eduardo Camavinga Evos →
25	Florian Wirtz	98	CAM	96	95	98	99	75	90	—	Florian Wirtz Evos →

Frequently Asked Questions: FC 25 Central Midfielders (CM)

Who are the best Central Midfielders (CM) in FC 25?: The highest-rated central midfielders in FC 25 Ultimate Team right now include Joao Neves (99 OVR), Rodrigo De Paul (99 OVR), Aitana Bonmati (99 OVR). Our rankings update automatically as new promo cards, Team of the Week items, SBC rewards, and Icons are added to the database.
What stats matter most for a Central Midfielder (CM) in FC 25?: For a meta CM in FC 25, prioritize Short & Long Passing, Stamina & Ball Control, and Two-Way Defensive & Attacking Work. Matching a player's Role+ or Role++ familiarity at CM also improves AI positioning on the pitch.
Can I upgrade CM players with Evolutions in FC 25?: Yes. Every CM listed in our table links directly to both their full player profile and their dedicated Evolutions page so you can check eligible FC 25 Evolution paths and stat upgrades before buying on the transfer market.

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