Best Meta Central Midfielders in FIFA 23

Without a strong central midfield, it’ll be hard to create any chances against your opponents. Thankfully, we’ve found the 10 best meta CM in FIFA 23.

FIFA 23 has pushed the realism of football deeper into FIFA than ever before with HyperMotion 2 technology. Now every pass counts and one mistake can cost you a goal.

So it’s important to have central midfielders that can get creative with the ball and create multiple chances.

Here are the best CM in FIFA 23 for any budget and any league you may have built your team around.

Top 10 Meta CM in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team

10. Leon Gortezka

If you’re looking for a physical player to control your midfielder and recover any lost balls, then Leon Gortezka is perfect for that. As a central midfielder, he offers reassurance when pushing up the attack.

He is a very physical player with high Defending and Pace stats, but his 4 Star Weak Foot allows him to step up and provide an offensive option when necessary.

Overall	87
Nation	Germany
League	Bundesliga
Club	Bayern Munich
Pace	78
Shooting	82
Passing	82
Dribbling	83
Defending	81
Physical	86

9. Sandro Tonali

If you’re building a Serie A team, then Sandro Tonali is a fantastic CM to build around. He’s got great pace for a central midfielder, and with a 4 Star Weak Foot, he can engage with the offense and become an option when needed.

Overall	84
Nation	Italy
League	Serie A
Club	AC Milan
Pace	81
Shooting	73
Passing	81
Dribbling	79
Defending	79
Physical	82

8. Aurélien Tchouaméni

Tchouaméni is one of the most physical CM in FIFA 23. His ability to keep the ball at his feet while his teammates look for space to run to is undefeated.

Overall	82
Nation	France
League	La Liga
Club	Real Madrid
Pace	70
Shooting	70
Passing	79
Dribbling	78
Defending	81
Physical	82

7. Renato Sanches

Renato Sanches is currently one of the most popular CM in all of FIFA 23 for teams looking to build themselves up for FIFA 23 Champions Play-Offs.

With the help of the Architect Chemistry Style, he is able to turn his acceleRATE style into Lengthy. But due to how popular he is, his card can be quite expensive.

Renato Sanches also has a Ones to Watch card that could potentially upgrade to see him reach an overall rating of 86.

Overall	80
Nation	Portugal
League	Ligue 1
Club	PSG
Pace	83
Shooting	74
Passing	77
Dribbling	84
Defending	72
Physical	84

6. Federico Valverde

Federico Valverde has been dominating the field for Real Madrid, and his player card brings that same intensity to the FIFA 23 pitch.

His dribbling allows him to thread through the field with ease, while his 4 Star Weak Foot puts him as a prime option for an attack.

Gamers that have high-rated players to spare can even attempt to do the La Liga Santander September POTM SBC, which rewards you with an 86-rated Valverde CM.

Overall	84
Nation	Uruguay
League	La Liga
Club	Real Madrid
Pace	87
Shooting	74
Passing	79
Dribbling	79
Defending	78
Physical	80

5. Franck Kessié

Kessié is usually a CDM, but with quick use of the Position Modifier Consumable, you’ll be able to change him to CM.

This will be useful because he is one of the best central midfielders in FIFA 23 when it comes to recovering the ball and opening up the midfield. His pace is undeniable, and his lengthy accelerate type ensures that he can catch up during any counter

Overall	84
Nation	Ivory Coast
League	La Liga
Club	FC Barcelona
Pace	78
Shooting	76
Passing	74
Dribbling	79
Defending	82
Physical	87

4. Frenkie De Jong

Frenkie De Jong excels in a team that has an aggressive playstyle. His passing is fantastic and very rarely misses its mark.

But what truly separates him from the rest is his Finesse Shot Trait which allows him to make some truly remarkable goals from a distance.

Overall	87
Nation	Netherlands
League	La Liga
Club	FC Barcelona
Pace	82
Shooting	69
Passing	86
Dribbling	87
Defending	77
Physical	78

3. N’Golo Kante

Kante is another player that will need a quick Position Modifier Consumable to become a CM. His high work rate in FIFA 23 allows players to push with aa high pace and quick dribbling for a lot longer than most CMs.

He’s great for a team that is suffering from counter attacks and needs a speedy player to recover the ball and bring it back up the field.

Overall	89
Nation	France
League	Premier League
Club	Chelsea
Pace	72
Shooting	66
Passing	74
Dribbling	81
Defending	87
Physical	82

2. Luka Modric (TOTW)

Luka Modric has been one of the most prolific central midfielders in the past few FIFA games, and this doesn’t change in FIFA 23.

His Team of The Week player card is a step above everything else, though, and features some of the most smooth dribblings in all of FIFA 23.

Overall	89
Nation	Croatia
League	La Liga
Club	Real Madrid
Pace	75
Shooting	78
Passing	90
Dribbling	89
Defending	73
Physical	67

1. Kevin De Bruyne (TOTW)

Team of the Week Kevin De Bruyne is a step above every single CM in FIFA 23. As soon as you touch the ball with De Bruyne, you instantly feel the difference.

It’s easier to create chances, and his passes always hit their mark no matter the difficulties behind them. He is a player that is well worth his incredibly high price tag.

His base gold card is also excellent and is available for almost half the price. Although, gamers on consoles might find him even cheaper due to the Shared Transfer Market.