Best defensive midfielders in FC 26
The 1.423 defensive midfielders in FC 26, ranked by overall rating. Potential, growth margin, market value and wage of each one, so you know who is worth the money in your Career Mode.
Rodri (90), Joshua Kimmich (89) and Moisés Caicedo (87) top this list of 1.423 FC 26 players, updated 10 Sep 2025.
Questions about this list
Who tops the list?
Rodri leads with a 90 rating and 90 potential (Manchester City). Joshua Kimmich and Moisés Caicedo complete the podium.
How is this list built?
From EA’s official FC 26 data, roster of 10 Sep 2025. Criteria: Position defensive midfielders. Sorted by overall rating. Value and wage are the in-game figures in euros.
How often is it updated?
With every EA roster update, roughly weekly during the season. Last update: 10 Sep 2025.
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Ratings and potential are EA’s FC 26 values for the current roster. Margin = potential − current rating. Value and wage are the in-game figures in euros. The list refreshes with each roster update.