Top defensive midfielders on FC 25

Check out the top ten highest-rated defensive midfielders to feature on EA FC 25.

Integral to Manchester City's success since his arrival at the Etihad from Atletico Madrid in 2019, Rodri has won four Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2022-23.

In 2024, Rodri became the first Premier League player to win the Ballon d'Or since Cristiano Ronaldo more than 15 years prior.

After a landmark campaign Rodri's various successes were reflected in the popular EA FC series, and he was the joint-highest rated player on the game, with only Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe matching his at 91 overall rating.

Joining Rodri on the list of highest-rated CDM's on FC 25 are the likes of Arsenal's Declan Rice, Inter Milan stalwart Nicolo Barella and Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister.

FC 25 Top Defending Midfielders (CDM)

1. Rodri
2. Declan Rice
3. Nicolo Barella
4. Joshua Kimmich
5. Alexis Mac Allister
6. Frenkie De Jong
7. Hakan Calhanoglu
8. Granit Xhaka
9. Luka Modric
10. Moises Caicedo