Although the final score is ultimately what matters most, the majority of football matches are won and lost in midfield. Being able to dominate possession can make both offense and defense significantly easier, which is why it pays to sign a few talented young CMs in the Career Mode of EA Sports FC 26.
The Fastest Players in EA Sports FC 26
Pace can make all the difference, especially for certain tactics, so finding the fastest players in FC 26 is important in all game modes.
The best Career Mode CMs in EA Sports FC 26 are ridiculously expensive, but by signing a younger prospect who hasn't yet reached their full potential, players can save themselves an awful lot of cash. Of course, these players will need to be developed, but for those willing to put the time in, the reward is well worth the extra effort.
Only players aged 25 or under at the start of the 25-26 season will be considered for this list.
The Best Career Mode Central Midfielders in EA Sports FC 26
|
Name |
Age |
Club |
Rating |
Potential |
Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pedri |
22 |
FC Barcelona |
89 |
93 |
+4 |
|
Vitinha |
25 |
Paris Saint-Germain |
89 |
91 |
+2 |
|
Eduardo Camavinga |
22 |
Real Madrid |
83 |
90 |
+7 |
|
Joao Neves |
20 |
Paris Saint-Germain |
85 |
90 |
+5 |
|
Gavi |
21 |
FC Barcelona |
83 |
89 |
+6 |
|
Jauregizar |
21 |
Athletic Club |
78 |
88 |
+10 |
|
Lucas Bergvall |
19 |
Tottenham Hotspur |
77 |
87 |
+10 |
|
Arthur Vermeeren |
20 |
Olympique de Marseille |
77 |
87 |
+10 |
|
Hugo Larsson |
21 |
Eintracht Frankfurt |
78 |
87 |
+9 |
|
Warren Zaire-Emery |
19 |
Paris Saint-Germain |
80 |
87 |
+7 |
|
Andrey Santos |
21 |
Chelsea |
80 |
87 |
+7 |
|
Pablo Barrios |
22 |
Atletico Madrid |
82 |
87 |
+5 |
|
Enzo Fernandez |
24 |
Chelsea |
84 |
87 |
+3 |
|
Tygo Land |
19 |
FC Groningen |
68 |
86 |
+18 |
|
Sverre Halseth Nypan |
18 |
Manchester City |
69 |
86 |
+17 |
|
Christos Mouzakitis |
18 |
Olympiacos |
71 |
86 |
+15 |
|
Lewis Miley |
19 |
Newcastle United |
72 |
86 |
+14 |
|
Alejandro Granados |
19 |
Club Brugge |
65 |
85 |
+20 |
|
Christian Comotto |
17 |
AC Milan |
61 |
83 |
+22 |
|
Mika Walther |
17 |
Mika Walther |
58 |
80 |
+22 |
The Best Young Central Midfielders for a Lower-League Team in EA FC 26 Career Mode
With the potential to reach an 86 rating, it's worth putting in a cheeky offer for Tygo Land and Sverre Halseth Nypan as soon as the first season of Career Mode gets underway. Depending on their budget, though, lower league managers may instead need to turn their attention to the likes of Christian Comotto and Mika Walther, both of whom offer an impressive +22 potential growth.
The Best Young Central Midfielders for a Mid-Table Team in EA FC 26 Career Mode
For those who can afford them, Lucas Bergvall and Arthur Vermeeren would make for solid signings for most mid-table teams. They start off with a 77 rating and have the potential to hit 87. Alternatively, players may want to look at Christos Mouzakitis or Lewis Miley, both of whom can grow to an 86 rating if handled correctly.
The Best Young Central Midfielders for a Top-of-the-Table Team in EA FC 26 Career Mode
Pedri has benefited from one of the biggest glow-ups in FIFA history, with the Barcelona man jumping from the fifth-best young center mid in FC 25 to the very best in this year's installment. Vitinha has also improved dramatically, with the midfield maestro's potential increasing by two over the past twelve months. His PSG partner benefits from a +2 increase in potential as well, with Joao Neves now able to hit a 90 rating.
The Best Young Players for Every Position in FC 26 Career Mode
EA Sports FC 26
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- Released
- September 26, 2025
- ESRB
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- Developer(s)
- EA Vancouver, EA Romania
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