Top EA FC 25 Clubs Starter Central Midfielder Builds for All Roles

Central Midfielders (CM) in EA FC 25 have various FC IQ Player Roles that they can assume. Each role comes with distinct requirements regarding attributes and Playstyles, which are essential when creating a Clubs build for this position. However, for beginners (such as those at Levels 1, 2, or 3), crafting these builds can be challenging due to limited resources, but it is achievable.

This guide provides the best starting CM builds in EA FC 25 for each FC IQ Player Role.

EA FC 25 Guide: Optimal Clubs Starter CM Builds for Every Role

A Central Midfielder can adopt one of these five FC IQ Player Roles: Holding, Box-to-Box, Playmaker, Deep-Lying Playmaker, or Half Winger. The following sections will detail the recommended Skill Point distribution for attributes and Playstyles for low-level CM builds.

Best Clubs Starter CM Build: Holding

Best Holding CM Clubs starter build (Image via EA Sports)

Height – 5’10”
Weight – 171 lbs

The Holding CM position focuses on defensive contributions, making the Bruiser and Press Proven Playstyles ideal for an EA FC 25 Clubs starter build. Here’s the Skill Point (SP) allocation:

1 Interception – 1 SP
1 Def Awareness and Interception – 2 SP
1 Sliding Tackle – 1 SP
1 Standing Tackle – 1 SP
1 Defensive Awareness & Standing Tackle – 2 SP
2 Strength – 3 SP

Best Clubs Starter CM Build: Box-to-Box

Best Box-to-Box CM Clubs starter build (Image via EA Sports)

Height – 5’10”
Weight – 152 lbs

The Box-to-Box CM role requires agility and speed. Utilize the Rapid and Technical Playstyles for this build and allocate Skill Points as follows:

1 Acceleration – 2 SP
1 Sprint Speed – 2 SP
1 Crossing – 1 SP
1 Curve – 1 SP
1 Short Passing – 1 SP
1 Long Passing – 1 SP
1 Dribbling Focus – 1 SP
1 Ball Control Focus – 1 SP

Best Clubs Starter CM Build: Playmaker

Best Playmaker CM Clubs starter build (Image via EA Sports)

Height – 5’9″
Weight – 152 lbs

A Playmaker CM is vital for creative play in the attack. Equip the Tiki Taka and Incisive Pass Playstyles in this EA FC 25 starter Clubs build, with the following Skill Point distribution:

1 Crossing – 1 SP
1 Curve – 1 SP
1 Vision – 1 SP
1 Short Passing – 1 SP
1 Long Passing – 1 SP
2 Dribbling Focus – 4 SP
1 Ball Control – 1 SP

Best Clubs Starter CM Build: Deep-Lying Playmaker

Best Deep-Lying Playmaker CM Clubs starter build (Image via EA Sports)

Height – 5’9″
Weight – 152 lbs

The Deep-Lying Playmaker CM role focuses on orchestrating play from a deeper position. Equip the Long Ball Pass and Incisive Pass Playstyles in this EA FC 25 Clubs build with the following Skill Point allocation:

1 Crossing – 1 SP
1 Curve – 1 SP
2 Long Passing – 3 SP
1 Vision – 1 SP
1 Interceptions – 1 SP
1 Def Awareness & Interceptions – 2 SP
1 Standing Tackle – 1 SP

Best Clubs Starter CM Build: Half Winger

Best Half Winger CM Clubs starter build (Image via EA Sports)

Height – 5’9″
Weight – 160 lbs

A Half Winger CM extends out to wide positions in an attacking role. Equip the Rapid and Whipped Pass Playstyles in this EA FC 25 build and allocate Skill Points to these attributes: