April 25, 2025
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While it may not be the most glamorous position on the pitch, finding a reliable defensive midfielder is crucial in modern football—and this is especially true in EA Sports FC 25’s Career Mode. If you’re looking to build a team capable of competing at the highest level, locking down a solid CDM is essential.
The best young defensive midfielders in EA Sports FC 25 give the players around them the freedom to push forward without constantly worrying about covering the defense. Luckily, there are plenty of promising young CDMs with high potential in this year’s Career Mode.
Only players aged 25 or younger at the start of the 2024-2025 season are included in this list.
| Name | Age | Club | Rating | Potential | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurelien Tchouameni | 24 | Real Madrid | 85 | 90 | +5 |
| Declan Rice | 25 | Arsenal | 87 | 88 | +1 |
| Archie Gray | 18 | Tottenham Hotspur | 73 | 87 | +14 |
| Arthur Vermeeren | 19 | Atletico Madrid | 76 | 87 | +11 |
| Kobbie Mainoo | 19 | Manchester United | 77 | 87 | +10 |
| Moises Caicedo | 22 | Chelsea | 82 | 87 | +5 |
| Sandro Tonali | 24 | Newcastle United | 85 | 87 | +2 |
| Morten Hjulmand | 25 | Sporting CP | 80 | 86 | +6 |
| Manuel Ugarte | 23 | Manchester United | 81 | 86 | +5 |
| Zubimendi | 25 | Real Sociedad | 81 | 86 | +5 |
| Stefan Bajcetic | 19 | Liverpool | 72 | 85 | +13 |
| Aleksandar Pavlović | 20 | Bayern Munich | 73 | 85 | +12 |
| Romeo Lavia | 20 | Chelsea | 75 | 85 | +10 |
| Nicolo Fagioli | 23 | Juventus | 76 | 85 | +9 |
| Samuele Ricci | 22 | Torino | 77 | 85 | +8 |
| Adam Wharton | 20 | Crystal Palace | 78 | 85 | +7 |
| Noah Mbamba | 19 | Bayer Leverkusen | 65 | 84 | +19 |
| Efe Akman | 18 | Galatasaray | 62 | 83 | +21 |
| Silvano Vos | 19 | Ajax | 67 | 83 | +16 |
| Jacob Wright | 18 | Manchester City | 62 | 82 | +20 |
For players looking to find a high-potential CDM for lower-league teams, Efe Akman should be at the top of the list. The Galatasaray player offers incredible growth potential and can be signed at a reasonable price. Other solid options include Noah Mbamba and Silvano Vos, who start with higher ratings in Career Mode.
If you’re managing a mid-table team and looking to build for the future, Archie Gray, Arthur Vermeeren, and Kobbie Mainoo are fantastic options. All three players start with ratings in the 70s but have the potential to reach 87 within a few seasons, making them some of the best CDMs available.
If you’re managing a top-of-the-table team and need immediate results, investing in a player like Aurelien Tchouameni could be worth every penny. Moises Caicedo and Morten Hjulmand offer slightly cheaper alternatives, though neither matches Tchouameni in terms of potential.
Discover the rise of Kobbie Mainoo, one of Manchester United’s brightest prospects.
Learn more about Aurelien Tchouameni’s stats and why he’s a must-buy for any top team.
Moises Caicedo’s Transfermarkt Profile offers insights into his growth potential.
