In EA Sports FC 24 career mode, the key to winning games is simple: score more goals than you concede. However, things get a bit more complicated when it comes to defense. You need a reliable goalkeeper to act as the last line of defense and a solid group of defenders to prevent the opposition from scoring too often.
But there’s one more player who plays a crucial role in defense: the defensive midfielder (DM). Defensive midfielders act as a bridge between the defense and the attack, stopping the opposition from making dangerous runs up the pitch. Depending on your tactical setup, these players could be some of the most important members of your team. So, if you want to succeed in career mode, make sure to have one of these impressive Defensive Midfielders (CDM) on your team.
In the virtual world of EA Sports FC 24, there is a wide selection of players to choose from in this crucial position, and some of the most well-rounded and high-rated options are available on the market.
Casemiro, Rodri, Joshua Kimmich, and others are some of the top defensive midfielders in EA Sports FC 24 that you can sign for your Career Mode team. They have excellent passing, physical strength, and vision, making them a great option to play any style of football.
The top of the best CDMs in the EA Sports FC 24 list is Rodri, who has the highest OVR of 89 and POT of 90. Other notable picks include Arsenal’s Declan Rice, Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich, and Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali. Here are the most impressive DMs to have on your career mode team.
# | Defensive Midfielders | Team | OVR | POT |
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1 | Rodri | Manchester City | 89 | 90 |
2 | Casemiro | Manchester United | 89 | 89 |
3 | Joshua Kimmich | FC Bayern München | 88 | 89 |
4 | Sandro Tonali | Newcastle United | 86 | 89 |
5 | N. Kanté | Al Ittihad | 86 | 86 |
6 | Declan Rice | Arsenal | 85 | 87 |
7 | Thomas Partey | Arsenal | 85 | 85 |
8 | Franck Kessié | FC Barcelona | 84 | 86 |
9 | P. Højbjerg | Tottenham Hotspur | 84 | 85 |
10 | Fabinho | Al Ittihad | 84 | 84 |
11 | A. Tchouaméni | Real Madrid CF | 84 | 89 |
12 | L. Martínez | Manchester United | 84 | 87 |
13 | Roy Kent | AFC Richmond | 83 | 83 |
14 | A. Zambo Anguissa | Napoli | 83 | 84 |
15 | G. Rodríguez | Real Betis Balompié | 83 | 84 |
16 | Konrad Laimer | FC Bayern München | 83 | 84 |
17 | M. Brozović | Al Nassr | 83 | 83 |
18 | Sergio Busquets | Inter Miami CF | 83 | 83 |
19 | E. Camavinga | Real Madrid CF | 82 | 89 |
20 | R. Bentancur | Tottenham Hotspur | 82 | 85 |
21 | Lucas Torreira | Galatasaray SK | 82 | 84 |
22 | Robert Andrich | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 82 | 82 |
23 | Granit Xhaka | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 82 | 82 |
24 | Fernando | Sevilla FC | 82 | 82 |
25 | Ali Musrati | SC Braga | 81 | 82 |
26 | I. Sangaré | Nottingham Forest | 81 | 84 |
27 | Xaver Schlager | RB Leipzig | 81 | 84 |
28 | Rosival Dourado | Sport Club Corinthians Paulista | 81 | 81 |
29 | Ellyes Skhiri | Eintracht Frankfurt | 81 | 82 |
30 | William Carvalho | Real Betis Balompié | 81 | 81 |
31 | G. Kondogbia | Olympique de Marseille | 81 | 81 |
32 | Danilo Pereira | Paris Saint-Germain | 81 | 81 |
33 | Nemanja Matić | Stade Rennais FC | 81 | 81 |
34 | Allan | Everton | 80 | 80 |
35 | Moisés Caicedo | Chelsea | 80 | 85 |
36 | Youssouf Fofana | AS Monaco | 80 | 84 |
37 | Boubacar Kamara | Aston Villa | 80 | 85 |
38 | Fran Beltrán | RC Celta de Vigo | 80 | 84 |
39 | Florentino 1,885 | SL Benfica | 80 | 85 |
40 | Zubeldia | Real Sociedad | 80 | 84 |
41 | Mauro Arambarri | Getafe CF | 80 | 81 |
42 | Benjamin White | Arsenal | 80 | 83 |
43 | V. Rongier | Olympique de Marseille | 80 | 80 |
44 | Julian Weigl | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 80 | 81 |
45 | V. Lindelöf | Manchester United | 80 | 81 |
46 | Jordan Veretout | Olympique de Marseille | 80 | 80 |
47 | Oriol Romeu | FC Barcelona | 80 | 80 |
48 | Nemanja Gudelj | Sevilla FC | 80 | 80 |
49 | C. Aránguiz | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 79 | 79 |
50 | Scott McTominay | Manchester United | 79 | 82 |