Mid-fielders are the core of your offense in EA Sports FC 25, with the best players in this position using creative es to set up your strikers for a goal. Athletes who can control the ball are strong assets for the three positions in the middle of the field. By analyzing a player's traits, you can determine which ones will be the most talented mid-fielders to recruit.

The three main mid-fielder types are Central Mid-fielders, Centre Defensive Mid-Fielders, and Centre Attacking Mid-Fielders. All of these positions work together in front of your defensive players and behind your forward-facing strikers to balls up the field. One of the best playstyles in EA Sports FC to adopt with these players is to , steal, and disrupt the enemy team to keep momentum on your side.

10 Frenkie de Jong (CM)

Stay Composed With Short ing

Frenkie de Jong is a Central Mid-fielder whose best traits come from his ability to consistently and outpace most of his opponents. While every player in EA Sports FC 25 has stats that culminate into an Overall Rating, the sub-categories for an athlete's score are where they really shine. For example, Frenkie de Jong has an astounding 91 Short ing stat in the ing umbrella.

This incredible Short stat means that this player can move the ball to another teammate close to him with accuracy, putting the ball exactly where it needs to be. While this FC Barcelona athlete may not be the best defensively, other factors make them a strong mid-fielder. This includes their above-average Reactions, Agility, and Composure stats that paint a picture of pure athleticism that can be valuable for your squad.

9 Declan Rice (CDM)

Intercept es Throughout The Match

Mid-fielders sometimes have to switch between defense and offense on the fly, with the former being a specialty of players like Declan Rice. Depending on which formation your team uses, you might want to recruit a Centre Defensive Mid-fielder like Rice whose Standing and Sliding Tackles may steal the ball away from your opponent.

Another stat to look for in defensive mid-fielder athletes is Heading Accuracy, which can be useful to take control of a ball kicked out by an opposing goalie to the center of the field.

With an 86 Interceptions stat, Rice can predict where enemy es will go and take the ball for your team. For most athletes, this level of aggressive play would be taxing, but Rice has very high Physicality scores to make this playstyle more consistent. For example, Rice has 92 Stamina and 85 Aggression which will allow him to pressure rival players for far longer than even more dedicated defensive of your team.

8 Jamal Musiala (CAM)

Never Lose Control Of The Ball

Part of a mid-fielder's job is to take control of the ball and dribble it upfield before ing it to your attackers. Jamal Musiala is one of the best athletes for doing this with creative flexibility, partially due to how high this player's Dribbling stat is. Musiala has a fantastic 94 Dribbling subcategory score paired with a 93 Balance that makes it hard for rival defenders to take the ball away from him.

This athlete has decent Shooting abilities as well, with 86 Positioning and 84 Finishing stats that might let you take a shot from time to time. The changes in EA Sports FC 25 make shooting a bit more accurate, especially when you put enough power into a kick. As you can see in the above video by EliteFUT FC, Dribbling will put you in better positions to take chances as long as you don't run directly at rival players.

7 Bernardo Silva (CM)

Move Up And Down The Field With Ease

Bernardo Silva is another player with fantastic Dribbling that gives you another athlete with excellent ball control. However, Silva stands out a bit more with stats like 93 Stamina and 95 Agility, making him much faster than other mid-fielders in EA Sports FC 25. With 87 Vision as another score, Silva can easily the ball to players upfield quickly, giving you opportunities to enforce swift offensive strategies.

6 Federico Valverde (CM)

Sprint Toward Rivals At Top Speeds

Federico Valverde is one of the cheapest players you can buy for your Ultimate Team in EA Sports FC with a high Rating. As a mid-fielder, Valverde excels in the position through his speed, sporting a very high 91 Sprint Speed that can get him to the ball fast. With a 91 Shot Power, Valverde is an above-average offensive threat as well, favoring teams that like to have their mid-fielders play more aggressively.

Valverde also has other skills that make him a versatile athlete on any team, especially his 85 Standing Tackle which s defensive tactics. This player has good ing, Dribbling, Ball Control, and other physical attributes that could place him in any mid-fielder spot. As you can see in the above video by YouTube creator VIVALAFIFA, Valverde doesn't have any underperforming stats, allowing him to adapt to your team's needs.

5 Florian Wirtz (CAM)

Complete Every You Try

Unlike Valverde, Florian Wirtz is not a jack-of-all-trades, but rather a specialist in ing and Dribbling as opposed to defensive ability. With 91 Vision, Wirtz can see es open up on the fly, and use his 91 Short ing and 87 Long ing scores to accurately send the ball to his teammates. Those with Wirtz on their team can rely on him to set up offensive plans after a possession change.

Mid-fielders are excellent players to perform a cross , or a long from one end of the field to the middle, usually in front of or adjacent to an opposing net. A mid-fielder with a good cross , like Wirtz, can help set up shots to score.

The 90 Dribbling and 90 Ball Control also make Wirtz able to keep the ball when pressured by rival players. Due to his lower Physicality though, you'll want to keep Wirtz's es quick to prevent stronger athletes from overwhelming him. This level of specialization on your team can be crucial for its consistency, especially against enemy teams whose players have similarly defined roles.

4 Martin Odegaard (CM)

Adapt And Complete Different Plans

Another player with excellent ball control and ing is Martin Odegaard, a Central Mid-fielder who can always find himself in the right place at the right time. This player is flexible in where you can put them on the field due to their excellent 84 Positioning stat. With 91 Vision and 91 Reactions, this star athlete can adapt to a variety of situations and change their strategy to what your team wants to do.

3 Kevin De Bruyne (CM)

The Ultimate Wingman For Teammates

Very few players in EA Sports FC 25 are better at ing than Kevin De Bruyne, a Central Mid-fielder whose crafty decision-making can set up your best strikers for an easy goal. This athlete has a ridiculous spread of stats, including 95 Vision, 95 Crossing, 94 Short ing, 93 Curve, and 93 Long ing. With 92 Shot Power as well, De Bruyne has offensive skills beyond even some players who operate at your team's forefront.

Some athletes have excellent ing when they take the time to slow down during a play. If you have a player with low Pace scores, don't try to sprint past enemy players to set up a unless you are getting pressured.

Since many formations from EA Sports FC 24 return in the 25 edition of the game, you can use De Bruyne to assist many familiar offensive strategies. For example, you can use this player's 90 Long Shots stat to take a stab at a goal from an unexpected range. This kind of weapon in your arsenal can throw off your opponent, catching them off-guard for an unexpected play.

2 Jude Bellingham (CAM)

Physically Dominate Opposing Players

Jude Bellingham is a Centre Attacking Mid-fielder who dominates in nearly every category. He can , shoot, and keep pace with the top athletes in EA Sports FC 25 with little effort, but it's his Physicality that sets him apart. A good mid-fielder can put up a good fight for a ball, but an excellent player in that position can win that battle every time.

According to the above video by YouTube creator DanFIFA, Bellingham has an innate ability to find himself in contended positions often. With 85 Aggression and 93 Stamina, Bellingham is most likely to win wars for the ball, creating chances out of nowhere. With 91 Positioning as well, Bellingham's decisive physical ability can allow you to push past adversity and set up chances to make important shots.

1 Rodri (CDM)

Defense Dictates The Course Of A Match

The highest Overall Rated mid-fielder in the game is Rodri, who can change the course of a match through his actions as a Centre Defensive Mid-fielder. With 92 Defensive Awareness, Rodri is ready for anything, using 87 Standing Tackle and 84 Interceptions to steal the ball often. One good read of an enemy's offense is all Rodri needs to suddenly turn possession in your favor.

When Rodri steals a or stops a rival player's progress, he can follow up his actions with 93 Short ing and 91 Long ing to give a teammate momentum. With 93 Reactions and 94 Composure stats, there are very few people more reliable than Rodri, making him arguably the best mid-fielder in EA Sports FC 25 for you to have on your team.

Source: EliteFUT FC/YouTube, VIVALAFIFA/YouTube, DanFIFA/YouTube