His high crossing ability and early crosser trait mean he can provide an extra threat if you can get him into those positions. His stats are actually really solid, but you have to bear in mind he is primarily a right back. Matches Rice for potential ( 86) but carries a 77 overall rating, which we think is fair. He also carries the leadership trait, meaning he would make an excellent captain. Jumps ahead because of his 86 potential but to start with heвЂ™s 79 overall, more than capable of protecting your back line. He is a good passer but his attributes donвЂ™t necessarily reflect his real-life attacking contributions.

Similar in style to our number 9, Rice is all about defending. However, heвЂ™s a more traditional CDM, hardworking in defence and not really interested in getting forward. Nianzou Kouassi is ahead of Longstaff technically because he starts out at 71, even though they have the same 85 potential. While he can still mop up attacks, his strengths are really acting as a deep lying playmaker. With 72 overall he probably is a little underrated, but his 85 potential certainly makes up for it. In at number 10 we have NewcastleвЂ™s young prodigy. With all that in mind weвЂ™ve drawn up a list of the best defensive midfielder wonderkids in FIFA 21 вЂ“ enjoy! 10.

While youвЂ™re controlling other players, the AI needs an athletic and tactically astute player in the centre of midfield to hold the teamвЂ™s shape and intelligently position themselves to cut out threats. FIFA 21 Defensive Midfielder Wonderkids (CDM)ДЄ good CDM has been a requirement in FIFA for a long time.

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