Best CM FC 27: The Midfield Maestros Ready to Run the Game

Central Midfielders occupy one of the most important positions in football. They have the freedom to progress the ball, dictate tempo, retain possession, and support transitions. Modern-day CMs mostly operate in a Box-to-Box role, giving input in both their own and the opponent's final third. And that's why they need to feature strong passing, shooting, physicality, stamina, and more attributes. In simple words, they sometimes influence both phases of the play to have the maximum impact for their team.

Moreover, some midfielders also prefer relentless pressing that keeps the opponents on their toes. It also helps the team to capitalise on their small mistakes. And the Best CM FC 27 serves the same purpose, fulfilling both attacking and defensive duties on the virtual pitch. From Guimaraes to Pedri, here's the top 10 list for the best CM EA FC 27 on both Ultimate Team and Career mode.

Top 10 Best CMs in FC 27 Career Mode

The following list contains the top 10 central midfielders you can use in both Ultimate Team and Career mode. The only catch, however, is that some excel as a holding midfielder, while some in the playmaker role. Therefore, we would advise you to use the best one that suits your playstyle. On that note, here's an overview of the Best CM FC 27 list:

10. Bruno Guimarães

The recent signing for Arsenal is at the bottom of our Best CM FC 27 list. Even though the controlled-type midfielder doesn't have great Pace, his Shooting, Passing, and Dribbling attributes are enough to outrun top-class defenders. Unfortunately, EA didn't provide any PlayStyle+ for the Brazilian, but he can be a great holding midfielder too because of his Defence and Physical Attributes.

9. Martin Odegaard

Guimaraes' teammate Martin Odegaard is number 9 on our list. Apart from Ultimate Team, he can also be a best CM EA FC 27 Career mode. The Norwegian midfielder's 88 Passing and 87 Dribbling make him a great playmaker in his area. He can also be utilised as a CAM to create several chances for your Striker. The only drawback, however, is his other attributes. He can be dispossessed easily by top defenders due to his poor Physical attributes. Therefore, it's better to make those key passes while maintaining a distance from the defenders. Talking about the mighty Gunners, check out our recent coverage of FC 27 Arsenal Player Ratngs.

8. Federico Valverde

Our best CM EA FC 27 would be incomplete without mentioning Real Madrid's El Halcon. Yes, we're talking about Los Blancos' #8, Valverde. Be it Pace, Shooting, or other attributes, the Uruguayan has the perfect elements that make him a complete midfielder. This controlled-type midfielder features a Power Shot+ PlayStyle, and EA has given him 84 Shooting to complement this. Apart from that, 81 Defence and 81 Physical can also help him produce results in the backline area. Last but not least, gamers can also utilise his 90 Pace to crash into the opponent's penalty box and score some bangers. Talking about Los Blancos, check out our FC 27 Real Madrid Player Ratings.

7. João Neves

Two-time UEFA Champions League winner, João Neves, is also number 7 in our best CM EA FC 27 list. Similar to Valverde, the Portuguese features staggering Passing and Dribbling attributes across the board. Moreover, a Tiki-Taka+ PlayStyle can be exploited to produce sudden attacking opportunities in the opponent's final third. Lastly, his 86 Defence and 82 Physical should be enough to outplay others as a holding midfielder as well.

6. Mariona Caldentey

Mariona Caldentey is one of the most underrated central midfielder options you can utilise from this list. The 89 OVR Spaniard can utilise her Technical+ PlayStyle and act as a playmaker on the virtual pitch. And the 85 Shooting, 86 Passing, and 90 Dribbling trio is good enough to create chances as well as score goals from the opponent's final third. Her other two attributes, on the other hand, are the only drawbacks which might cost you a fortune. You can check out our coverage of FC 27 Women's Super League Player Ratings to find some more options.

5. Jude Bellingham

FC 27's poster boy, Jude Bellingham, is also a great option in the central midfield area. Considering his age, he can also be a best young CM EA FC 27 Career mode. The Englishman can utilise his Low-Driven Shot+ PlayStyle and combine it with 86 Shooting. Meanwhile, his 83 Passing and 88 Dribbling also make him quite threatening in the opponent's box. Even though his primary position is attacking midfield, he can be quite versatile on the pitch. The Real Madrid star will excel the most if gamers utilise him as a playmaker in the classic 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 formation.

4. Vitinha

Joao Neves' teammate Vitinha has a slightly higher ranking in our Best CM FC 27 list. The Portuguese possesses incredible Shooting, Passing, and Dribbling attributes. Ligue 1's best midfielder's 88 Passing attribute is enough to complement his Incisive Pass+ PlayStyle. The rest of the attributes, however, aren't that great and don't serve the defensive aspect. He can only be utilised as a playmaker on the virtual field. Check out our recent coverage of FC 27 PSG Player Ratings.

3. Pedri

The World Cup-winning Barcelona star Pedri is the third position in our best CM EA FC 27 list. He features a massive 90 OVR, which already puts him in the top 1% of the whole gold rarity player base. While most of his attributes might cost you a fortune, his 89 Passing and 91 Dribbling make him the ideal candidate for creating chances. Meanwhile, he can utilise his Pinged Pass+ PlayStyle, along with 75 Shooting, to score some bangers as well. Unlike in real life, the Spaniard can be utilised as an attacking midfielder on the virtual pitch.

2. Aitana Bonmatí

Barcelona Femini star Aitana Bonmatí has been one of the top-rated central midfield candidates for quite some time. Similar to last time, the Spaniard has staggering attributes across the board. Similar to Valverde, each of her attributes is above 80, making her pretty versatile. Therefore, players can simply utilise her 85 Shooting, along with 88 Dribbling, to score in the pivotal seconds of the match. Lastly, EA has provided her with the deadly Pinged Pass+ Playstyle, and it can be exploited with her 86 Passing stat. Check out our FC 27 Liga F Player Ratings to see other options.

1. Alexia Putellas

Based on the official stats, Alexia Putellas is the best CM FC 27. We've got another complete midfielder in our list. Gamers can simply utilise her Incisive Pass+ PlayStyle with 91 Passing. Meanwhile, 90 Shooting and 92 Dribbling attributes make her the goalscorer who can provide important output in the forward line. Even though most people utilise her in-game talent in the CAM position, she can be a great central midfielder (with the Playmaker role).

That concludes everything we wanted to discuss about the best CM EA FC 27 Career mode. Do note that we've only mentioned the gold rarity cards, and we've maintained the format where our first ranking priority is OVRs. It'll be an interesting factor to check how the community utilise these cards to get to the top of the Ultimate Team leaderboard.

If you've liked this coverage so far, make sure to check out our other piece on the best CDM FC 27 who can play a bit deep to neutralise the threat from the opponent.