Top 25 Best Currencies in FC 26 Career Mode

In EA FC 26 Career Mode, the midfielder position is always considered the 'heart' of the team. They control the tempo of the match, disrupt the opponent's game and make decisive passes. In addition, midfielders are also highly flexible: when needed, they can move to the wing, when needed, they can penetrate the penalty area to score.

 

Therefore, recruiting high-class midfielders will help your squad become more balanced and explosive than ever. Below is a list of the top 25 midfielders in EA FC 26 Career Mode, rated highest by stats, performance and influence on the field.

List of TOP 25 best midfielders in EA FC 26 Career Mode

Player	Location	Club	Nationality	FC Index 26
Jude Bellingham	CM, CAM	Real Madrid	Older brother	90
Rodri	CDM, CM	Manchester City	Spain	90
Florian Wirtz	CAM, CM	Liverpool	Virtue	89
Vitinha	CDM, CM	PSG	Portugal	89
Pedri	CM, CDM	Barcelona	Spain	89
Federico Valverde	CM, CDM	Real Madrid	Uruguay	89
Joshua Kimmich	CDM, CM	Bayern Munich	Virtue	89
Jamal Musiala	CAM, CM	Bayern Munich	Virtue	88
Cole Palmer	ORANGE	Chelsea	Older brother	87
Moises Caicedo	CDM, CM	Chelsea	Ecuador	87
Alexis Mac Allister	CM	Liverpool	Argentina	87
Declan Rice	CDM, CM	Arsenal	Older brother	87
Frenkie de Jong	CDM, CM	Barcelona	Netherlands	87
Nico Barella	CM	Lombardia FC (Inter)	IDEA	87
Martin Odegaard	CM, CDM	Arsenal	Norway	87
Bruno Fernandes	CAM, CM	Manchester United	Portugal	87
Kevin De Bruyne	CAM, CM	Napoli	Belgium	87
Bruno Guimaraes	CM, CDM	Newcastle United	Brazil	86
Sandro Tonali	CDM, CM	Newcastle United	IDEA	86
Tijjani Reijnders	CM, CDM, CAM	Manchester City	Netherlands	86
Paulo Dybala	CDM, CM	Rome	Argentina	86
Hakan Calhanoglu	CDM, CM	Lombardia FC (Inter)	Türkiye	86
Joao Neves	CM, CDM	PSG	Portugal	85
Ryan Gravenberch	CDM, CM	Liverpool	Netherlands	85
Scott McTominay	CM, CAM	Napoli	Scotland	85

 

Recruitment analysis & suggestions

1. Peak : Jude Bellingham (EA FC 26 cover star) and Rodri (reigning Ballon d'Or winner) are the two names with the highest index (90).
2. Hard-to-recruit stars : Wirtz, Pedri, Valverde and Kimmich are all pillars that are not easy to leave their home clubs.

Smart choice :

1. Nico Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu : reasonable prices, long term growth potential (especially Barella).
2. Cole Palmer : creative solutions on the offensive line.
3. Moises Caicedo : the perfect choice for midfield defense.

1. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid – 90 OVR)

1. Strengths: All-rounder, can dictate the game and get into the box to score. Excellent ability to keep the ball in tight spaces, combined with finishing skills from the second line.
2. Comments: Bellingham is a modern 'box-to-box' midfielder, well-balanced in attack and defence. In Career Mode, he is a long-term investment as he is young but already world-class.

 

2. Rodri (Manchester City – 90 OVR)

1. Strengths: Leader in midfield, intelligent reader of the game, excellent positioning. Safe passing and accurate tackling.
2. Comments: The number 1 'anchor' in the game and in real life. If you want to stabilize the defense and create a foundation for attack, Rodri is an option that cannot be ignored.

3. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool – 89 OVR)

1. Strengths: Creative thinking, extremely good ability to pass through the lines. Always knows how to find space to launch decisive passes.
2. Comment: Wirtz is suitable for teams that want to build a style of play that controls the ball and breaks through with creativity. He is an attacking 'conductor'.

4. Pedri (Barcelona – 89 OVR)

1. Strengths: Fine ball control, smart tactical vision, always moving appropriately to open up passing options.
2. Comment: Pedri is like 'the new generation Iniesta'. If you need a ball-coordinating midfielder with stability and high technique, Pedri is the top choice.

5. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid – 89 OVR)

1. Strengths: Outstanding speed, strength and stamina. He often accelerates from midfield to create unexpected situations.
2. Comments: Valverde is a modern midfielder who is physically inclined, extremely dangerous in quick counter-attacks. A versatile player, able to play many roles in midfield.

 

6. Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich – 89 OVR)

1. Strengths: Versatile, can play CDM or CM. Ability to pass long and shoot accurately from long range.
2. Comments: Kimmich is a reliable 'card dealer'. He suits coaches who want a midfielder who is both solid in defense and can open up sharp attacking situations.

7. Cole Palmer (Chelsea – 87 OVR)

1. Strengths: Ability to handle the ball skillfully, maintain the attacking rhythm very well. High adaptability, dare to hold the ball face to face and create opportunities.
2. Comment: Palmer is the perfect choice for the CAM role. He brings creativity and spontaneity – something that not all midfielders have.

8. Moises Caicedo (Chelsea – 87 OVR)

1. Strengths: Aggressive, strong pressing, impressive ability to intercept and recover the ball.
2. Comment: Caicedo is an ideal 'shield' in front of the defense. With his aggressive playing style, he helps balance the midfield, especially suitable for a team that prefers solidity.

The list above shows the variety of midfielders in EA FC 26 Career Mode . Depending on your tactics, budget and coaching philosophy, you can choose a suitable 'brain' to improve your squad.

Who would you pick to build your dream midfield? Share your pick!