CAM Roles & Focus
All available roles and focus options for the CAM position in EA SPORTS FC 26.
Playmaker
This player tends to be the creative fulcrum of a midfield, given license to roam and create space and opportunities for attacks. Likely to be out of position if the opposition counters.
Focus Options
Balanced
When asked to be Balanced, the Playmaker will offer defensive support when needed, as well as orchestrating attacks.
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Build-Up
With Build-Up, the Playmaker is asked to drop deeper to get the ball, and orchestrate an attack.
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Roaming
When set to Roaming, the Playmaker will have freedom to explore the pitch to find the best spaces to support attacks.
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Playmaker
This player tends to be the creative fulcrum of a midfield, given license to roam and create space and opportunities for attacks. Likely to be out of position if the opposition counters.
Focus Options
Build-Up
With Build-Up, the Playmaker is asked to drop deeper to get the ball, and orchestrate an attack.
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Roaming
When set to Roaming, the Playmaker will have freedom to explore the pitch to find the best spaces to support attacks.
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Balanced
When asked to be Balanced, the Playmaker will offer defensive support when needed, as well as orchestrating attacks.
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Half-Winger
A midfielder who provides width when their team is in possession, moving along the flanks to offer a wide threat. Particularly effective when one of three central midfielders.
Focus Options
Roaming
When set to Roaming, this attacking Half-Winger will freely alternate the side on which they attack, even during plays.
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Attack
When set to Attack, the Half Winger can advance freely, sacrificing defensive responsibilities.
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Balanced
When Balanced, the Half Winger will alternate equally between attacking and defending in a measured way.
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Classic 10
A traditional attacking midfielder, through whom most creative and attacking play will go through.
Focus Options
Versatile
When set to Versatile, the Classic 10 will use their best judgement when determining if they should stay central or use the pitch's width during attacks.
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Wide
When set to Wide, the Classic 10 is able to drift out to the wing, and dictate attacks from anywhere across the width of the pitch.
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Attack
When asked to Attack, the Classic 10 will maintain their position in the pocket behind the forward line, operating as the team's chief creative force.
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Half-Winger
A midfielder who provides width when their team is in possession, moving along the flanks to offer a wide threat. Particularly effective when one of three central midfielders.
Focus Options
Balanced
When Balanced, the Half Winger will alternate equally between attacking and defending in a measured way.
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Attack
When set to Attack, the Half Winger can advance freely, sacrificing defensive responsibilities.
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Classic 10
A traditional attacking midfielder, through whom most creative and attacking play will go through.
Focus Options
Wide
When set to Wide, the Classic 10 is able to drift out to the wing, and dictate attacks from anywhere across the width of the pitch.
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Attack
When asked to Attack, the Classic 10 will maintain their position in the pocket behind the forward line, operating as the team's chief creative force.
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Shadow Striker
An attack-minded midfielder who plays in the 'hole' behind the strikers. Their well-timed runs into the box will result in plenty of goal-scoring opportunities.
Focus Options
Attack
When set to Attack, the Shadow Striker will focus on making late runs into the box, filling the space behind the striker.
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Shadow Striker
An attack-minded midfielder who plays in the 'hole' behind the strikers. Their well-timed runs into the box will result in plenty of goal-scoring opportunities.
Focus Options
Attack
When set to Attack, the Shadow Striker will focus on making late runs into the box, filling the space behind the striker.