If you need a central midfielder to hold down the center of the pitch or push forward and create scoring opportunities in EA FC 25, we’ve compiled a list of the best young defenders with high potential in Career mode.
When Career Mode fans build their squad, finding players with their preferred roles comes into play, whether you’re developing prospects in a youth academy or creating a transfer shortlist.
Courtesy of EAFC databaseWe’ve selected the best central midfielders in the game, noting their age (under 24), overall rating, potential, value, and when their contract expires in Career mode.
Best young central midfielders (CM)
Players we recommend
- João Neves
- Pablo Barrios
- Hugo Larsson
PSG has too many cooks in the kitchen. Warren Zaire-Emery and Vitinha are world-class midfielders, and Fabian Ruiz is usually the third central midfielder in matches. PSG has just signed João Neves in the last summer transfer window, but with no way of getting into the team, we could see him asking to get out sooner rather than later.
Pablo Barrios finds himself in a similar situation to Atletico Madrid. The rising star sits at the bottom of the pecking order in a position group that includes Rodrigo De Paul, Connor Gallagher, Koke and other talented options. It won’t be too difficult to get the star out of Madrid.
Eintracht Frankfurt is off to a blistering start to the season, and much of that credit goes to a young and talented squad. One of these future stars is Hugo Larssonwho might be looking for a more ambitious project in January or next year.
Best young central defensive midfielders (CDM)
Players we recommend
- Matteo Prati
- Nico González
- Romeo Lavia
There is a long list of promising central midfielders and attacking central midfielders, but the same cannot be said for defensive central midfielders. The big European giants already have most of the top options signed on long-term contracts, but we have a few names in mind to watch.
Matteo Prati has a potential of 85 and is available from a small Italian club for around €7m. Porto has produced several world-class players and sold them to bigger European clubs. Nico González could be next on the list and also has 85 potential.
Chelsea already have their midfield pivot set in stone for the coming seasons with Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. Romeo Lavia will still get plenty of playing time, but he could potentially ask for a move and would be a great addition to any other team.
Best young central attacking midfielders (CAM)
Players we recommend
- Franco Mastantuono
- Oscar Gloukh
- Chaibi prices
For around €3.5 million, Career mode players can recruit their future central attacking midfielder. From Franco Mastantuono is still only 16 years old and 69 years old in total, you have to send him out on loan for one or even two seasons. However, an 87 potential means he’ll be in your starting 11 in no time.
Surprisingly, no European giant has embarked on this approach. Oscar Gloukh during the summer transfer window. The dynamic playmaker is already 76 years old in total and has eye-catching potential.
As mentioned, Eintracht Frankfurt are planning something special this season, and Chaibi prices was essential to this first success. Attracting the star won’t be easy, but the move won’t cost too much unless you wait too long.
To learn more about FC 25 Career Mode, check out our guides on the best young wingers with potential and the best defenders to scout.
