EA FC 26 Defensive Midfielders with the Highest Potential…

Defensive mid is arguably one of the most underrated positions on the pitch, not to mention one of the hardest positions to truly excel in. The best CDMs in EA Sports FC 26 have incredible engines and are able to sniff out and shut down danger before it becomes a problem for the rest of their team.

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By Joe Grantham

For this reason, those looking to dominate the Career Mode in EA Sports FC 26 will want to find themselves a high-potential defensive midfielder, although knowing where to start looking can be tricky. That's why we've put together this list of the best CDMs in the FC 26 Career Mode, with options for various levels.

Only players aged 25 or under at the start of the 25-26 season will be considered for this list.

The Best Career Mode Defensive Midfielders in EA Sports FC 26

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Name	Age	Club	Rating	Potential	Growth
Jorthy Mokio	17	Ajax	70	89	+19
Moises Caicedo	23	Chelsea	87	89	+2
Ryan Gravenberch	23	Liverpool	85	88	+3
Sandro Tonali	25	Newcastle United	86	88	+2
Aleksandar Pavlovic	21	Bayern Munchen	79	87	+8
Carlos Baleba	21	Brighton & Hove Albion	81	87	+6
Johnny Cardoso	23	Atletico Madrid	81	87	+6
Angelo Stiller	24	VfB Stuttgart	83	87	+4
Aurelien Tchouameni	25	Real Madrid	84	87	+3
Archie Gray	19	Tottenham Hotspur	75	86	+11
Ardon Jashari	23	AC Milan	77	86	+9
Zeno Debast	21	Sporting CP	78	86	+8
Samu Costa	24	RCD Mallorca	78	86	+8
Adam Wharton	21	Crystal Palace	79	86	+7
Felix Nmecha	24	Borussia Dortmund	82	86	+4
Marc Bernal	18	FC Barcelona	73	85	+12
Dario Essugo	20	Chelsea	75	85	+10
Ibrahima Sory Bangoura	21	Genk	70	84	+14
Bailey Rice	18	Rangers	61	83	+22
Boris Mamuzah Lum	17	Hertha BSC	60	82	+22

The Best Young Defensive Midfielders for a Lower-League Team in EA FC 26 Career Mode

Bailey Rice and Boris Mamuzah Lum both offer potential gains of +22, making them excellent options for lower-league teams that are hoping to make it to the very top. Nathan De Cat is also worth keeping an eye on, with the young Belgian able to jump from a 63 rating to an 83 if he gets the right amount of game time.

The Best Young Defensive Midfielders for a Mid-Table Team in EA FC 26 Career Mode

Jorthy Mokio is a must-sign player for anybody who can afford him. Once they've secured his services, up-and-coming managers should be looking at the likes of Archie Gray and Marc Bernal. They're good enough to be starting in most mid-table teams and can develop into two of the best CDMs in FC 26, if players put the time into nurturing their talents.

The Best Young Defensive Midfielders for a Top-of-the-Table Team in EA FC 26 Career Mode

When compared to last year's list, there are a lot of new Career Mode CDMs who could do a decent job at a top-tier club. The most notable of these is Jorthy Mokio, who offers a staggering +19 growth and has the potential to become the best defensive midfielder in EA Sports FC 26. Ryan Gravenberch and Aleksandar Pavlovic are the other two players worth keeping an eye on. Neither will come cheap, but both offer decent growth and fantastic potential.