In every football team, the responsibility of a central midfielder can not be overemphasized. As it is applicable to real-life football so it is applicable to video games. Hence, to help you plan for the perfect central-midfielder (CAM, CDM, and CM) ahead of the release of Fifa 21 on October 9, we have compiled the highest rated central midfielders in Fifa 21 to make your selection process a bit easier.
Below is the list of the highest-rated central midfielders in Fifa 21
- Kelvin De Bruyne – Manchester City – 91
Kelvin De Bruyne of Manchester City leads the highest-rated central midfielders in Fifa 21. The Belgium versatile footballer is ranked 4th in the entire video game with 91 overall. His pace is rated 76, shooting 86, passing 93, dribbling 88, defending 64 while his physicality is rated 78.
2. Casemiro – Real Madrid – 89
Casemiro is the second-highest-rated central midfielder in Fifa 21. The Real Madrid star who plays mostly as a central defensive midfielder is ranked 17 in the entire game with 89 overall. The Brazilian pace is rated 65, shooting 73, passing 76, dribbling 73, defending 86, while his physicality is rated 91.
3. Joshua Kimmich – Bayern Munich – 88
Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich is ranked 19 in the entire video game but he is rated third on the ranking of central midfielders in Fifa 21. The pace of the German international is placed at 71, shooting 72, passing 86, dribbling 84, defending 81 and physicality 79.
4. Toni Kroos – Real Madrid – 88
Toni Kroos of Real Madrid is ranked 20th in the entire video game. He is rated the 4th best central midfielder in Fifa 21. The pace of the Germany international is rated 54, shooting 81, passing 91, dribbling 81, defending 71 while his physicality is rated 69.
5. N’golo Kanté – Chelsea – 88
N’golo Kanté of Chelsea is ranked 26th in the entire video game. He is rated the 5th best central midfielder in Fifa 21. The pace of the French international is rated 77, shooting 66, passing 76, dribbling 81, defending 86 while his physicality is rated 82.
6. Luka Modric – Real Madrid – 87
Luka Modric of Real Madrid is ranked 29th in the entire video game. He is rated the 6th best central midfielder in Fifa 21. The pace of the Croatia international is rated 73, shooting 76, passing 89, dribbling 88, defending 71 while his physicality is rated 66.
7. Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United – 87
Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United is ranked 32 in the entire video game. He is rated the 7th best central midfielder in Fifa 21. The pace of the Portuguese international is rated 77, shooting 83, passing 88, dribbling 85, defending 68 while his physicality is rated 75.
8. Fabinho – Liverpool – 87
Fabinho of Liverpool is ranked 44 in the entire video game. He is rated the 8th best central midfielder in Fifa 21. The pace of the Brazil international is rated 67, shooting 69, passing 79, dribbling 77, defending 85 while his physicality is rated 83.
9. Sergio Busquets – Barcelona – 87
Sergio Busquets of Barcelona is ranked 46th in the entire video game. He is rated the 9th best central midfielder in Fifa 21. The pace of the Spain international is rated 42, shooting 62, passing 80, dribbling 81, defending 83 while his physicality is rated 77.
10. Thomas Müller – Bayern Munich – 86
Thomas Müller of Bauer Munich is ranked 49th in the entire video game. He is rated the 10th best central midfielder in Fifa 21. The pace of the Germany international is rated 68, shooting 82, passing 82, dribbling 78, defending 56 while his physicality is rated 71.