Top 10 Central Defending Midfielders in FIFA 16 Career Mode

Midfielders are very versatile. These players orchestrate attacks and hold the ball as well. Along with this, midfielders are also responsible to play deep and act as an extra man during defense. Central defending midfielders precisely do this. These players are responsible for tight marking in midfield. Additionally, these players also cut passing lanes and hence, stop the opposition’s play.The same holds true in FIFA 16 as well. Central defending midfielders are key if you prefer to attack on the counter. Here is a list of top 10 central defending midfielders in FIFA 16 career mode that should make your search for the perfect central defending midfielder easier.Note: We have made this list considering factors such as a player’s overall, potential, and age. Player potentials are estimates only; your player can outgrow these attributes.

#10 Ruben Neves

Ruben Neves

At number ten, it is Ruben Neves from Portugal. He currently plays for FC Porto in Primeira Liga, Portugal. He is 18 years old and primarily operates as a central defending midfielder; he is also comfortable playing as a central midfielder. He was also the young prospect of the year 2015, Portugal. He has an overall of 74. He shows tremendous growth and can reach a potential of 86. Currently, Neves has decent attributes in FIFA 16. He will max out these attributes as you progress in career mode.

Pace – 67

Shooting – 65

Passing – 73

Dribbling – 72

Defending – 71

Physical – 71

Ruben Neves’s contract is valid until 2019. Place a bid in the region of €6 million if you plan to buy him in FIFA 16 career mode.

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#9 Danilo

Danilo

Danilo from Valencia CF is at number nine. The Brazilian central defending midfielder is 19 years old and has an overall of 79. Like Ruben Neves, he too shows tremendous growth and can reach a potential of 87. His high defense work rate is a bonus. Danilo is currently on loan with Valencia from Braga. He shows good physical, great strength, and great amounts of aggression. He is good with his interceptions too. Only disappointment is his poor shooting attributes.

Pace – 65

Shooting – 59

Passing – 68

Dribbling – 75

Defending – 76

Physical – 79

Danilo is valued at €7 million. Place a bid in the region if you plan to buy him in FIFA 16 career mode.

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#8 Johannes Geis

Johannes Geis

Johannes Geis is a German footballer who currently plays for FC Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga, Germany. He is 22 years old and has an overall of 79. Give him enough playing time and he can reach an overall of 86. He is spot on with his long passing. He is a great crosser. Geis is equally good with his free kicks too. His poor rating for pace is his only disappointment.

Pace – 58

Shooting – 66

Passing – 83

Dribbling – 73

Defending – 76

Physical – 77

Johannes Geis’s contract is valid until 2019. Place a bid around €15 million if you want to secure the services of this player in FIFA 16 career mode.

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#7 Camacho

Camacho

At number seven, we have Camacho from Malaga CF. This Spanish footballer is 25 years old and has an overall of 81. He can reach an overall of 84. He is very physical and has tremendous stamina. Moreover, he is aggressive. Camacho shows good visions and is equally good with his short passing too. He is a great tackler and is very good with his interceptions too.

Pace – 67

Shooting – 58

Passing – 71

Dribbling – 69

Defending – 80

Physical – 84

Camacho’s contract is valid in 2019. Place a bid in the region of €10 million if you want to lure him away from Malaga CF in FIFA 16 career mode.

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#6 William Carvalho

William Carvalho

William Carvalho is a Portuguese footballer who currently plays for Sporting CP in Primeira Liga, Portugal. He is 23 years old and primarily operates as a central defending midfielder. He is also comfortable playing as a center back. William Carvalho has an overall of 81 and can reach and overall of 88 (a future star). He possesses tremendous strength and is very aggressive. His tackles are excellent and is good with his marking too. Only downside, his disappointing pace and shooting skills.

Pace – 59

Shooting – 58

Passing – 71

Dribbling – 73

Defending – 82

Physical – 85

William Carvalho’s contract is valid until 2020. Place a bid around €26 million if you want to secure the services of this fine player in FIFA 16 career mode.

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#5 Blaise Matuidi

Blaise Matuidi

Blaise Matuidi from PSG takes the fifth spot on our list. This French footballer is 28 years old and is comfortable even playing as a central midfielder. He has an overall of 84 and has a potential of 85. His high attack work rate and defense work rate is a huge plus. He possesses incredible stamina and is very aggressive. Blaise Matuidi is good with his short passes too. He is an excellent tackler.

Pace – 75

Shooting – 67

Passing – 76

Dribbling – 75

Defending – 82

Physical – 80

Blaise Matuidi’s contract expires in 2018. Place a bid around €30 million if you plan to buy him in FIFA 16 career mode.

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#4 Grzegorz Krychowiak

Grzegorz Krychowiak

Grzegorz Krychowiak just misses the third spot on our list. The Polish footballer is 25 years old and primarily operates as a central defending midfielder. Center back and center midfield are his secondary positions. Grzegorz Krychowiak currently plays for Sevilla in Liga BBVA, Spain. He has an overall of 82 and can reach an overall of 86. He is strong and aggressive. He can hold is ground and is very good with his defending as well. Not only that, he is a great passer too.

Pace – 71

Shooting – 56

Passing – 72

Dribbling – 62

Defending – 82

Physical – 87

Grzegorz Krychowiak’s contract is valid until 2018. Place a bid in the region of €25 million if you plan to buy him in FIFA 16 career mode.

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#3 Sergio Busquets

Sergio Busquets

At number three, it is Sergio Busquets from FC Barcelona. This Spanish central defending midfielder is 27 years old and has an overall of 86. He shows good growth and can reach an overall of 89. He is good with the ball. His tackles are supreme. His marking is excellent, thanks to his strength. Sergio Busquets shows good vision and is a great passer.

Pace – 53

Shooting – 59

Passing – 77

Dribbling – 74

Defending – 82

Physical – 80

Sergio Busquets’s contract expires in 2019. Place a bid around €50 million if you want to buy him in FIFA 16 career mode.

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#2 Philipp Lahm

Philipp Lahm

Philipp Lahm from Bayern Munich just misses the top spot on our list. This German footballer is a great central defending midfielder. He is equally good even as a right back. Despite being 31 years old, he is one of the best players in football. He has an overall of 87 and shows no growth for he has reached his peak. He shows tremendous balance and is a great dribbler. He is an excellent crosser and his passing is extraordinary. His tackles are unparalleled and is very good at interceptions too.

Pace – 75

Shooting – 55

Passing – 83

Dribbling – 84

Defending – 86

Physical – 65

Philipp Lahm’s contract expires in 2018. Place a bid around €16 million if you want to secure the services of this fine player.

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#1 Nemanja Matic

Nemanja Matic

At number one, it is Nemanja Matic from Chelsea. Matic is from Serbia and primarily operates as a central defending midfielder. He had a terrific season last year. His form continues in FIFA 16. He is 27 years old and has an overall of 84. He can go up to an overall of 87. He possesses incredible stamina and is very strong. He can disrupt play with his unmatched interceptions. He is equally good with his passing too.

Pace – 67

Shooting – 70

Passing – 77

Dribbling – 74

Defending – 82

Physical – 87

Nemanja Matic’s contract is valid until 2019. Place a bid in the region of €38 million if you want to lure him away from Chelsea in FIFA 16 career mode.

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