CDMs shield your defense by intercepting passes and breaking up play. Having a reliable ball winner who can also help build play is crucial to your success.
Take Sandro Tonali, for instance. He offers strong pace alongside good defending, physicality, and short passing.
In EA SPORTS FC 24's Ultimate Team, finding these CDMs and adding them to your squad is a great way to improve your midfield solidity. With players like Tonali in your midfield, you'll be able break up attacking moves, and start your own.
Tonali is one of many great defensive midfielders in EA FC 24. Check out the list below for our top CDMs of 2024, highlighting their upgraded overalls.
| Rank | Player Name | Club | Position | Overall | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mariona | Arsenal | CM | 96 | 87 |
| #2 | Leah Williamson | Arsenal | CB | 95 | 88 |
| #3 | Vitinha | Paris SG | CM | 95 | 90 |
| #4 | Alexia Putellas | FC Barcelona | CM | 95 | 87 |
| #5 | Pedri | FC Barcelona | CM | 95 | 90 |
| #6 | Declan Rice | Arsenal | CDM | 94 | 88 |
| #7 | Xavi | ICON | CM | 93 | 87 |
| #8 | Franz Beckenbauer | ICON | CB | 93 | 83 |
| #9 | Xavi | ICON | CM | 92 | 85 |
| #10 | Alexia Putellas | FC Barcelona | CM | 92 | 84 |
| #11 | Alexia Putellas | FC Barcelona | CM | 92 | 83 |
| #12 | Franz Beckenbauer | ICON | CB | 92 | 82 |
| #13 | Cesc Fàbregas | Premier League | CM | 91 | 88 |
| #14 | Emmanuel Petit | ICON | CDM | 91 | 86 |
CDMs are crucial to getting wins. Adding quality in this position can set you apart from the pack in Weekend League.
If you are looking to find the best RBs for your squad, make sure to check our list for the Best RBs in EA FC 24.
