Defensive Midfielders (DMC)

Most important attributes

Tackling – the most important attribute for any DMC.

Positioning – taking right position is vital for ball interceptions.

Stamina – high value of this attribute allows your DMC to do a lot of work destroying attacks of opponent’s team.

Work Rate – DMC with low Work Rate will perform under your expectations.

Less important attributes

Anticipation – ability of defensive midfielder to predict where the ball will be in the next moment.

Bravery – important for challenges with brave opponent’s players. Having excellent Bravery together with excellent Aggression, Determination, Work Rate makes your DMC the second Gennaro Gattuso.

Concentration – important for avoiding last minute mistakes or mistakes in hard games (during big occasions).

Decisions – taking wrong decisions may cause dangerous attacks.

Determination – morale changes depending on this attribute. And Determination is also important to keep player determined during important matches.

Jumping – the major attribute that influences much likehood of winning headers.

Passing – should be rather high quality of passing because he will do passes very often.

Strength – influences on likehood of won headers and other challenges.

Teamwork –all defensive player should work together very well.

Additional important attributes for DMC playmakers

Creativity, Flair, Technique

Examples of perfect central defensive midfielders

Patrick Vierra, Javier Mascherano, Esteban Cambiasso, Gennaro Gattuso