Dutch midfielder Frank Rijkaard emphasizes the defensive element of defensive midfield. All of Rijkaard's key defensive stats are around the 90 mark, which can make it very difficult for opposition teams to get at the center-backs. Following his playing career, Frank Rijkaard went on to have a stellar managerial career, particularly at Barcelona where he led the team to five trophies and FC 25 Coins played a significant part in the development of Lionel Messi.

It has been a season to forget for Everton, as they continue to plummet lower and lower in the Premier League table. That did not stop Allan from celebrating his birthday with one of the best CDM cards FC 25 has to offer. This Birthday card combines unbelievably high stats across the board, with chemistry a Premier League and Brazilian player brings to boot.

With 90 defending and 85 pace, as well as high defensive work rates, Allan often appears as the last line of defense against quick counter-attacks. Combine this with an impressive range of passing and the ability to score goals from distance and this card is a serious contender for the title of FC 25 's best CDM.

Lothar Matthäus differentiates himself from the other players on this list as, throughout his career, Matthäus was a constant goal threat who would arrive late into the box to get on the end of crosses or complete passing moves. The German's combination of defensive solidity and attacking prowess has not gone unnoticed by FC 25 players, as he is the most expensive player on this list.

Lothar Matthäus had a legendary playing career at both club and country level, which was capped off when he captained West Germany in their 1990 World Cup win over Argentina, which was the last World Cup before West and East Germany reunified.

Although it's a Headliner card, the fact that Kimmich is one of the highest-rated players on this list, ahead of legends from the past, shows just how important the EA FC Coins for sale player has become for Bayern Munich and Germany. Along with excellent defensive stats and 96 Stamina, Kimmich has fantastic passing attributes that let him pick teammates out from all over the pitch while also being able to break defensive lines with a single swing of his foot.