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Let’s take a look at the Best Defensive Midfielders in FIFA 14. The game of football has evolved into a more tactical one. The role of a Central Defensive Midfielder (CDM) has always been one of the most under-rated, under-appreciated and important jobs in football. With more emphasis on the work rate of a player there days, a classy box-to-box midfielder can be the X-factor in any team. Top teams are hunting for midfielders who can tackle, pass fluently, make dashing runs when required and fall back to provide defence the solidity when needed. One of the main attributes that any classy CDM in the world needs to possess is being a well oiled machine. A rock-solid player who can be a pillar for the team as well as be the supply of passes for days and weeks continuously, is definitely an asset to any team.
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Here’s the list:
Bastian Schweinsteiger :
He’s officially tagged a CM in FIFA 14 but is very effective when played CDM due to his attributes. He can be played even as a CAM.Rating-88Potential-88Key attributes- Short passing,long passing,ball control,long shots,vision,stamina and a decent sliding and standing tackle.
Arturo Vidal :
He’s the best CDM that you can have in FIFA, given that you play him regularly. His tackling gets so good by the end of a season or two that you can play him even as a CB safely. He can play in any position in fact, as he had attributes over 75 in almost everything.Rating-85Potential-89-90Key attributes- Stamina, reaction, standing tackle, sliding tackle, vision, ball control, short passing,interception.
Sergio Busquets :
His positive is that he grows rapidly in career mode and can be played anywhere in midfield because of his passing and other attributes.Rating-85Potential-89-90Key Attributes- Ball control, standing tackle, reactions, visions, short passing, interceptions, stamina.
Jack Wilshere :
He possesses one of the craziest growth potentials in the game. In no time he gets to 88 and can be used all around midfield due to his excellent attributes.Rating-82Potential-88-90Key Attributes- Short passing, long passing, ball control, dribbling, balance, stamina, vision.
Paul Pogba:
He’s young and he grows fast and grows a lot. He’s an excellent option if you want a replacement for a retired CDM. In few seasons he will reward you by becoming one of the best.Rating-79Potential-87-88Key Attributes- Short passing, strength,sliding tackle, long passes, ball control.
Marco Verratti :
Another brilliant young player who grows like he was just waiting for you to buy him to grow. He can be a bit tricky to handle when purchased but in a season or two you are sure to reap your rewards when he becomes a beast.Rating-77Potential-87-88Key Attributes- Ball control, long passing, short passing, agility, balance.
