Best young central midfielders in FC 26
The 665 central midfielders aged 21 or under in FC 26, ranked by potential. Current rating, growth margin, market value and wage: the future of the position, before it gets expensive.
João Neves (90), Gavi (89) and Jauregizar (88) top this list of 665 FC 26 players, updated 10 Sep 2025.
Questions about this list
Who tops the list?
João Neves leads with a 85 rating and 90 potential (Paris Saint-Germain). Gavi and Jauregizar complete the podium.
How is this list built?
From EA’s official FC 26 data, roster of 10 Sep 2025. Criteria: Position central midfielders, Age ≤ 21. Sorted by potential. 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.