It may not be the flashiest position on the pitch, butfinding a reliable defensive midfielderis incredibly important in the modern game. This is also true when it comes to the Career Mode inEA Sports FC 25, particularly for players who are hoping to build a team that’s capable of competing on all fronts.

The best young CDMs inEA Sports FC 25allow the players around them to venture forward without having to worry too much about their defensive duties. With this in mind, players should be happy to learn that there are plenty of strong defensive midfielders with high potential in this year’s Career Mode.

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Only players aged 25 or under at the start of the 24-25 season will be considered for this list.

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The Best Young Defensive Midfielders for a Lower-League Team in EA FC 25 Career Mode

Efe Akmanshould be the first name on players' lists when trying to find a high-potential CDM for the lower leagues. The Galatasaray man offers excellent growth and can be picked up for a fairly reasonable price. They may also want to considerNoah MbambaorSilvano Vos, both of whom start Career Mode with higher ratings.

The Best Young Defensive Midfielders for a Mid-Table Team in EA FC 25 Career Mode

Archie Gray,Arthur Vermeeren, andKobbie Mainooare all excellent options for mid-table managers hoping to build something special for the future. Each of them starts in the seventies yet has the potential to reach an 87 rating after just a few seasons, placing them joint third when it comes toEA FC 25’s best CDMs.

The Best Young Defensive Midfielders for a Top-of-the-Table Team in EA FC 25 Career Mode

Players who want their teams to be able to hit the ground running are going to need to spend big, but the potential rewards for signing somebody likeAurelien Tchouamenimake this a worthwhile investment.Moises CaicedoandMorten Hjulmandoffer cheaper alternatives, although neither can come close to matching Tchouameni when it comes to potential.