There are a lot of formations inEA Sports FC 24that involve defensive midfielders. If you decide to employ any one of them, it would be imperative you have a solid player for the particular position, given the fact that they guard the backline and also help in transitioning the ball from the defense to the attack.
You have access to several great defensive midfielders in the form of Casemiro, Kanté, and so on. However, as they are old, they wouldn’t be ideal for the longer type of rebuilds, so focusing on younger talents could be the play you can make. Here are the best young defensive midfielders to sign in EA Sports FC 24’s Career Mode.
The ratings are as of EA Sports FC 24’s November Squad Update.
10Bailey Rice, Rangers
Bailey Rice will undoubtedly be the perfect pickup forthe Road to Glorieson EA Sports FC 24, where you look forward to managing a side for seven to eight seasons minimum. He begins the Career Mode at a low rating of 59, but has the potential to reach the mark of 85.
However, he wouldn’t be a viable option if you are managing a club of higher standards, and looking at options with a higher overall rating would be a better option. Regardless, he stands out as the best value for money signing in the defensive midfielder position.
9Archie Gray, Leeds United
Archie Gray is considered one of the most significant prospects playing in the EFL Championship, and Leeds United will certainly agree regarding his huge potential. The English youngster could be a signingyou can make for cheap, considering that he is valued at €2.4 million in the initial season.
With a rating of 67 and a potential of 85, it will take you a couple of seasons to develop Archie Gray into a proper baller. Also, you always have the option to convert him into an attacking midfielder, as his high attacking work rate makes him a threat going forward.
8Stefan Bajcetic, Liverpool
Stefan Bajcetic emerges as one of the biggest wonderkids in world football, and there are a lot of eyes on him. The Spanish prospect was terrific when he played for Liverpool in the 2022-2023 season, and he is now looking to make a comeback after the tough injury he suffered.
The game has rated him 72, and it will take you two to three years to get him across the mark of 80. Eventually, he will be able to reach the potential of 86, or maybe even surpass that, depending on the dynamic player potential.
7Romeo Lavia, Chelsea
Romeo Lavia was a highly desired defensive midfielder during the 2023 Summer Transfer Window, and he ended up signing for Chelsea after nearly agreeing to a move to Liverpool. He possesses excellent stats on EA Sports FC 24, and you must have him on the shortlist while looking for a player in the specific position.
The Belgian international has been given a rating of 73, alongside a great potential of 86. He is outstanding on the ball, and his passing will play a major role in allowing you to distribute the ball ahead.
6Samuele Ricci, Torino
Samuele Ricci is one of the gems you can sign from Serie A, and the Italian youngster could be a pretty good option as a CDM. His rating in the Career Mode is 76, and his potential enables him to grow to 86, which is a wonderful number.
He will be pretty affordable to sign in the initial few seasons. However, after he starts growing, you wouldn’t be able to get Samuele Ricci for a low price, and you would have no option other than to splash the cash.
5Arthur Vermeeren, Antwerp
The Belgian league is filled with exceptional talents, one of whom is Arthur Vermeeren. The footballer has become a regular part of Antwerp’s playing 11, and he has shown impressive displays in the Belgian Pro League as well as the UEFA Champions League.
His rating on EA Sports FC 24 is 75, while his potential in the game is at 87. Besides using him as a defensive midfielder, you could deploy Arthur Vermeeren as a central midfielder, where you can make full use of his passing range.
4Manuel Ugarte, PSG
Manuel Ugarte was signed by PSG from Sporting in July 2023 and is now a part of the super team assembled by the French side. The Uruguayan defensive midfielder has everything to be the ideal player for the position, which is why he would be one of the most solid options you may buy.
His brute physicality will be of great help in the middle of the pitch, and he will help you make a considerable number of ball recoveries. With a rating of 81 and a potential of 86, Manuel Ugarte is among the best young defensive midfielders in the game.
3Declan Rice, Arsenal
Declan Rice finally made his dream move to Arsenal from West Ham and has been a valuable asset to the Gunners, providing outstanding performances week in and week out. He has been one of the finest CDMs to sign ever since FIFA 19, and things haven’t changed in EA Sports FC 24’s Career Mode.
He might be the perfect option when you are looking for an already-established defensive midfielder with a high rating. Looking at his precise numbers, Declan Rice features an overall rating of 85 with a potential of 87.
2Aurélien Tchouaméni, Real Madrid
Ever since signing for Real Madrid, Aurélien Tchouaméni has become a significant part of the side. He has been giving stunning performances at club and national levels, regardless of the penalty he missed in the FIFA World Cup final.
The player boasts a rating of 84, and you will have to spend a massive amount if you are willing to sign him. On the other hand, his potential rating of 89 future proofs the position for years to come and ensures that you end up with areliable player in the CDM role.
1Eduardo Camavinga, Real Madrid
Eduardo Camavinga is the best young defensive midfielder signing to make in EA Sports FC 24, and he is 100 percent worth the amount you will have to spend. The Frenchman has fantastic statistics and is tremendous in both attacking and defensive aspects.
The versatility of Eduardo Camavinga will also be pretty valuable, and he can cover numerous positions, including the full-back roles in the case of injuries. His rating in the Career Mode is 82, whereas his potential is the same as Aurélien Tchouaméni, sitting at 89.
