Best young defensive midfielders in FC 26
The 308 defensive 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.
Jorthy Mokio (89), Carlos Baleba (87) and Aleksandar Pavlović (87) top this list of 308 FC 26 players, updated 10 Sep 2025.
Gabriel MoscardoCDMCM· 19 years · Sporting Clube de Braga
72
82
+10
655262727177 5,7 M€
35 K€
2026
Questions about this list
Who tops the list?
Jorthy Mokio leads with a 70 rating and 89 potential (Ajax). Carlos Baleba and Aleksandar Pavlović complete the podium.
How is this list built?
From EA’s official FC 26 data, roster of 10 Sep 2025. Criteria: Position defensive 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.