FC 24 LALIGA MIDFIELDERS

The Best Defensive Midfielders

Several FUT formations require midfielders with a natural defensive aptitude. Central defensive midfielders primarily serve to support the backline. However, based on their attributes and work rates, they can also contribute to initiating attacks, making their position on the field highly strategic.

When selecting a central defensive midfielder, it is crucial to consider multiple attributes: defending, to provide support to the defense; strength, to win possession more effectively; heading, to excel in aerial duels such as goal kicks; pace, to cover a wide range of spaces; stamina, allowing active involvement in both offensive and defensive plays (particularly beneficial for players with high/high work rates); passing and possession, facilitating the initiation of attacks. In our opinion, defending and strength are the most vital attributes for this position.

Defensive midfielders are typically chosen to fortify the defense. Thus, it is logical for them to possess high defensive statistics. The area of the field occupied by CDMs is where most ball disputes occur, and players with greater strength will have a higher likelihood of winning possession.

Rating

Defending

Physical

Rating

Toni Kroos	86
Parejo	86
İlkay Gündoğan	86
Aurélien Tchouaméni	84
Koke	84
Guido Rodríguez	83
Sergi Darder	83
Fernando	82
Eduardo Camavinga	82
William Carvalho	81
Ivan Rakitić	81
Etienne Capoue	81
Zubimendi	80
Oriol Romeu	80
Joan Jordán	80
Nemanja Gudelj	80
Aleix García	80
Juan Foyth	80
Fran Beltrán	80
Mauro Arambarri	80

Defending

Guido Rodríguez 83	85
Fernando 82	82
Edgar 79	82
Aurélien Tchouaméni 84	81
Juan Foyth 80	81
David López 79	80
Koke 84	79
Etienne Capoue 81	79
Oriol Romeu 80	79
Nemanja Gudelj 80	79
Mauro Arambarri 80	79
Axel Witsel 79	79
Ander Herrera 79	79
Renato Tapia 78	79
Zubimendi 80	78
Fran Beltrán 80	78
Dakonam Djené 77	78
Nemanja Maksimović 78	77
Santi Comesaña 78	77
Eduardo Camavinga 82	76

Physical

Fali 75	87
Nemanja Gudelj 80	85
William Carvalho 81	84
Renato Tapia 78	84
Oriol Romeu 80	82
Aurélien Tchouaméni 84	81
Fernando 82	81
Rubén Alcaraz 75	81
Guido Rodríguez 83	80
Eduardo Camavinga 82	80
Edgar 79	79
Koke 84	78
Etienne Capoue 81	78
Mauro Arambarri 80	78
Djibril Sow 78	78
Sergi Darder 83	77
Juan Foyth 80	77
Pepelu 78	77
Dakonam Djené 77	77
Iddrisu Baba 76	77

Global Overview (CDM)

In our opinion, young talents Camavinga and Tchouaméni are the most well-rounded solutions for the defensive midfield position. Choosing between them depends on your specific needs. Camavinga is faster and plays as a box-to-box midfielder, while the latter provides more defensive stability.

Alternatively, we recommend Darder as another option. He is the second-fastest and boasts the second-best dribbling skills among defensive midfielders in this league.

Top 10 CDMs

1	Eduardo Camavinga
2	Aurélien Tchouaméni
3	Sergi Darder
4	Koke
5	Lucas Robertone
6	Djibril Sow
7	Guido Rodríguez
8	Nemanja Gudelj
9	Fernando
10	Renato Tapia

The Best Centre Midfielders

Many games are decided in the midfield and not close to the goals. The players that play in these zones are the ones that should create chances and set the pace of the game.

Centre midfielders are responsible for discovering lines that break the opponent’s defence. Their passing quality has to be good so that they can assist forwards.

Good dribbling skills allow the team to move forward, creating potential problems for the other team.

Rating

Passing

Dribbling

Rating

Federico Valverde	88
Luka Modrić	87
Frenkie de Jong	87
Toni Kroos	86
Pedri	86
İlkay Gündoğan	86
Parejo	86
Jude Bellingham	86
Rodrigo Javier De Paul	84
Mikel Merino	84
Koke	84
Marcos Llorente	84
Aurélien Tchouaméni	84
Sergi Darder	83
Gavi	83
Thomas Lemar	82
Eduardo Camavinga	82
Viktor Tsygankov	82
Brais Méndez	81
Ivan Rakitić	81

Passing

Toni Kroos 86	90
Parejo 86	90
Luka Modrić 87	89
Frenkie de Jong 87	86
Koke 84	85
Federico Valverde 88	84
İlkay Gündoğan 86	84
Ivan Rakitić 81	84
Rodrigo Javier De Paul 84	83
Thomas Lemar 82	83
Pedri 86	82
Mikel Merino 84	82
Sergi Darder 83	82
Brais Méndez 81	82
Aleix García 80	81
Eduardo Camavinga 82	80
Isco 80	80
Moi Gómez 79	80
Arda Güler 77	80

Dribbling

Pedri 86	88
Luka Modrić 87	87
Frenkie de Jong 87	87
İlkay Gündoğan 86	86
Thomas Lemar 82	86
Jude Bellingham 86	85
Gavi 83	85
Federico Valverde 88	84
Sergi Darder 83	83
Isco 80	83
Rodrigo Javier De Paul 84	82
Mikel Merino 84	82
Eduardo Camavinga 82	82
Sancet 81	82
Óliver Torres 79	82
Dani Ceballos 79	82
Toni Kroos 86	81
Viktor Tsygankov 82	81
Brais Méndez 81	81
Arda Güler 77	81

Global Overview (CM)

There are plenty of quality options for the central midfield position in a LaLiga-based team. It all depends on the type of player you’re looking for and your budget. If you want the absolute best, Valverde is the one you’ll want. Few players are as well-rounded as him.

If you’re looking to save some coins, Frenkie de Jong and Bellingham are also interesting choices. For even tighter budgets, Pedri is the top alternative.”

Top 10 CMs

1	Federico Valverde
2	Frenkie de Jong
3	Jude Bellingham
4	Pedri
5	Eduardo Camavinga
6	Luka Modrić
7	Rodrigo Javier De Paul
8	Sergi Darder
9	Marcos Llorente
10	İlkay Gündoğan

The Best Attacking Midfielders

The role of an attacking central midfielder is to be the primary creator of goal-scoring opportunities. They are expected to possess strong dribbling skills, accurate passing ability, a powerful long shot, and exceptional vision on the field.

Effective passing is crucial for these midfielders to provide assists to forwards. However, their impact in the team’s attacking play can be truly game-changing if they excel in dribbling as well.

Rating

Passing

Dribbling

Rating

Mikel Merino	84
Nabil Fekir	83
Sergi Darder	83
Viktor Tsygankov	82
Muniain	81
Alejandro Gómez	81
Sancet	81
William Carvalho	81
Isco	80
Erik Lamela	80
Brahim	80
Takefusa Kubo	80
Jonathan Viera	80
Óliver Torres	79
Ayoze Pérez	79
Lucas Robertone	79
Óscar Trejo	78
Rubén García	78
André Almeida	78
Arda Güler	77

Passing

Sergi Darder 83	82
Mikel Merino 84	82
Nabil Fekir 83	81
Muniain 81	81
Raúl García 77	81
Isco 80	80
Alejandro Gómez 81	80
Arda Güler 77	80
Álex Fernández 75	80
Óliver Torres 79	79
Viktor Tsygankov 82	79
Jonathan Viera 80	79
Rubén García 78	79
Clément Grenier 75	79
Erik Lamela 80	78
Óscar Trejo 78	78
Melendo 77	78
Denis Suárez 75	78
William Carvalho 81	78
Brahim 80	77

Dribbling

Nabil Fekir 83	86
Muniain 81	85
Sergi Darder 83	83
Isco 80	83
Erik Lamela 80	83
Brahim 80	83
Takefusa Kubo 80	83
Mikel Merino 84	82
Alejandro Gómez 81	82
Sancet 81	82
Óliver Torres 79	82
Ayoze Pérez 79	82
Óscar Trejo 78	82
Viktor Tsygankov 82	81
Arda Güler 77	81
Jonathan Viera 80	80
Lucas Robertone 79	80
André Almeida 78	80
Riquelme 77	80
Carles Pérez 76	80

Global Overview (CAM)

Once again, our favorite central attacking midfielder is Fekir. He’s quick and boasts the best shooting and dribbling statistics among the 31 LaLiga CAMs. Additionally, he excels in physicality and passing. Only four attacking midfielders have worse defending stats than him, but that’s not crucial for someone playing in this position, right?

If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option, we recommend trying Sergi Darder or Merino. They possess all the qualities needed to provide that crucial assist.”

Top 10 CAMs

1	Nabil Fekir
2	Sergi Darder
3	Mikel Merino
4	Muniain
5	Viktor Tsygankov
6	Brahim
7	Lucas Robertone
8	Erik Lamela
9	Jonathan Viera
10	Isco

The Best Right Midfielders

Wingers play a crucial role in providing width to the team’s attacking play.

Pace is often the standout attribute for these players as they utilize their speed to outrun opponents. However, simply being fast is not enough to penetrate the opponent’s defense. A strong dribbling ability enables wingers to navigate past opposition players who stand in their path. Once they reach the opponent’s box, wingers must make critical decisions. Often, they opt to deliver crosses, highlighting the significance of having impressive passing statistics.

Rating

Passing

Dribbling

Pace

Rating

Federico Valverde	88
Rodrygo	85
Marcos Llorente	84
Raphinha	84
Oyarzabal	83
Gerard Moreno	83
Viktor Tsygankov	82
Ferran Torres	82
Isi Palazón	82
Nahuel Molina	82
Ángel Correa	82
Iñaki Williams	81
Lucas Vázquez	81
Erik Lamela	80
Brahim	80
Jesús Corona	80
Francis Coquelin	80
Álex Berenguer	80
Ezequiel Ávila	80
Lucas Ocampos	80

Passing

Federico Valverde 88	84
Lucas Vázquez 81	80
Oyarzabal 83	80
Moi Gómez 79	80
Arda Güler 77	80
Suso 80	80
Marcos Llorente 84	79
Jesús Corona 80	79
Jesús Navas 80	79
Viktor Tsygankov 82	79
Rodrygo 85	79
Isi Palazón 82	79
Rubén García 78	79
Raphinha 84	78
Francis Coquelin 80	78
Erik Lamela 80	78
Ferran Torres 82	78
Melendo 77	78
Lucas Ocampos 80	77
Ángel Correa 82	77

Dribbling

Raphinha 84	86
Ángel Correa 82	86
Jesús Corona 80	86
Rodrygo 85	86
Federico Valverde 88	84
Erik Lamela 80	83
Oyarzabal 83	83
Ferran Torres 82	83
Takefusa Kubo 80	83
Nico Williams 79	83
Suso 80	83
Brahim 80	83
Álex Berenguer 80	82
Ayoze Pérez 79	82
Isi Palazón 82	82
Dodi Lukébakio 78	82
Adnan Januzaj 77	82
Lucas Ocampos 80	81
Gerard Moreno 83	81
Viktor Tsygankov 82	81

Pace

Iñaki Williams 81	94
Nico Williams 79	93
Raphinha 84	91
Thierry Correia 77	90
Marcos Llorente 84	89
Federico Valverde 88	88
Rodrygo 85	88
Franco Cervi 77	88
Ángel Correa 82	85
Viktor Tsygankov 82	85
Nahuel Molina 82	85
Isi Palazón 82	84
Takefusa Kubo 80	84
Dodi Lukébakio 78	84
Dani Rodríguez 78	84
Aitor Ruibal 76	84
Ferran Torres 82	83
Luiz Henrique 77	83
De Frutos 77	83
Álex Berenguer 80	82

Global Overview (RM, RW)

Valverde is the player who will perform best on the right side of the Spanish football pitches’ midfield. However, he can be more useful in the center of the field, leaving the position to someone more attack-minded, such as Raphinha and Rodrygo.

If these players are too expensive for your budget, you can opt for the versatile Marcos Llorente and Corona, or the super-fast Nico and Iñaki Williams

Top 10 RMs, RWs

1	Federico Valverde
2	Raphinha
3	Rodrygo
4	Marcos Llorente
5	Ángel Correa
6	Jesús Corona
7	Nico Williams
8	Iñaki Williams
9	Viktor Tsygankov
10	Ferran Torres

The Best Left Midfielders

Left wingers fulfill a similar role to their counterparts on the opposite flank.

Pace serves as their most potent weapon, enabling them to outpace opposing defenders. However, sheer speed alone does not guarantee reaching the opponent’s box. A strong dribbling attribute is crucial for maneuvering past opposition players encountered along the way. Once in the opponent’s box, the winger faces the task of decision-making. Typically, crossing becomes the preferred choice, underscoring the significance of possessing solid passing statistics.

Rating

Passing

Dribbling

Pace

Rating

Vini Jr.	89
Rodrygo	85
Marcos Acuña	85
Mikel Merino	84
Memphis Depay	84
Yannick Carrasco	84
Gavi	83
Oyarzabal	83
Ferran Torres	82
Thomas Lemar	82
Muniain	81
Alejandro Gómez	81
Jonathan Viera	80
Saúl	80
Jesús Corona	80
Francis Coquelin	80
Álex Berenguer	80
Ezequiel Ávila	80
Lucas Ocampos	80
Suso	80

Passing

Marcos Acuña 85	83
Thomas Lemar 82	83
Mikel Merino 84	82
Memphis Depay 84	81
Muniain 81	81
Yannick Carrasco 84	80
Oyarzabal 83	80
Alejandro Gómez 81	80
Suso 80	80
Isco 80	80
Moi Gómez 79	80
Rodrygo 85	79
Jonathan Viera 80	79
Jesús Corona 80	79
Óliver Torres 79	79
Rubén García 78	79
Vini Jr. 89	78
Gavi 83	78
Ferran Torres 82	78
Francis Coquelin 80	78

Dribbling

Vini Jr. 89	90
Rodrygo 85	86
Thomas Lemar 82	86
Jesús Corona 80	86
Memphis Depay 84	85
Yannick Carrasco 84	85
Gavi 83	85
Muniain 81	85
Marcos Acuña 85	83
Oyarzabal 83	83
Ferran Torres 82	83
Suso 80	83
Isco 80	83
Nico Williams 79	83
Mikel Merino 84	82
Alejandro Gómez 81	82
Álex Berenguer 80	82
Óliver Torres 79	82
Dani Ceballos 79	82
Ayoze Pérez 79	82

Pace

Vini Jr. 89	95
Nico Williams 79	93
Álvaro García 79	91
Ansu Fati 78	89
Rodrygo 85	88
Yannick Carrasco 84	88
Franco Cervi 77	88
Johan Mojica 77	88
Darwin Machís 77	86
Alejandro Gómez 81	84
Dani Rodríguez 78	84
Aitor Ruibal 76	84
Luis Javier Suárez 75	84
Ferran Torres 82	83
Luiz Henrique 77	83
Jonathan Bamba 77	83
Memphis Depay 84	82
Thomas Lemar 82	82
Álex Berenguer 80	82
Myrto Uzuni 78	82

Global Overview (LM, LW)

Vinícius Jr has received a well-deserved upgrade in FC 24. He is now the top choice for the left side of your midfield and also the most expensive one. He is one of the fastest and most skilled dribblers in the world, which is all a winger needs.

Carrasco is a decent alternative to the Brazilian midfielder. He is also fast and has good dribbling stats, but his passing skills are better than Vinícius Jr’s. In our opinion, he is slightly better than the widely popular Rodrygo.

If you want someone stronger and don’t mind sacrificing some pace, Depay may be an interesting option for you. Otherwise, consider going for Nico Williams

Top 10 LMs, LWs

1	Vini Jr.
2	Yannick Carrasco
3	Rodrygo
4	Nico Williams
5	Memphis Depay
6	Thomas Lemar
7	Marcos Acuña
8	Jesús Corona
9	Ferran Torres
10	Muniain