The best young central midfielders in EA Sports FC24 career mode have all of the attributes needed to become legends, even if not all of them are at that level yet. Coaches looking to strengthen their midfield position have plenty to choose from, though some of the options can be quite pricey.
Thankfully, EA Sports FC24 has plenty of options in this position, with a wide range of young talents to choose from regardless of their transfer budgets.
Choosing EA FC24 Career Mode’s best young central midfielders (CM)
This article looks at the best young up-and-coming stars in this position, with central midfielders like Jude Bellingham, Pedri and Gavi being among the top picks in EA FC24.
Players who made the list of the best young central midfielders are 23-years-old or below and have CM as their best position.
At the bottom of the article, you can see the full list of all the best CMs in EA FC24.
1. Pedri (86 OVR, 92 POT)
Team: FC Barcelona
Age: 20
Wage: £140,000
Value: £89 million
Best Attributes: 81 Acceleration, 87 Dribbling, 88 Vision
Pedro González López has taken the football world by storm and is one of the hottest midfielders in EA FC24. Pedris’ outstanding attributes make him one of the most exciting young prospects in the game.
A central midfielder’s main aim is to create, and Pedris’ 88 ball control and 88 Vision enables him to do just that. The 20 year old can make space for himself and his teammates, thanks to his 87 dribbling attribute.
The Spanish born talent signed a 6 year deal for FC Barcelona after leaving Las Palmas in 2020. With 26 match appearances last season, the 20 year old scored 6 goals and got called up to the Spanish squad in 2021 with a total of 18 appearances.
Pedri looks to be one of Spain’s greatest young talents and could be a great value option for your team.
2. Jude Bellingham (86 OVR, 91 POT)
Team: Real Madrid
Age: 20
Wage: £150,000
Value: £85 million
Best Attributes: 93 Stamina, 86 Dribbling, 84 Vision
Jude Bellingham is one of the best young central midfielders in the game with a difference. Whereas some of the players on our list are great with the ball at their feet, Bellingham’s physicality skills are unmatched.
Certainly no slouch with the ball, his balance of 93 stamina and 85 aggression makes him stand out from the crowd. Known for his exceptional ball control, his physicality and his technical quality, Bellingham is often regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world.
The 20 year old joined Real Madrid on a 6 year deal from German side Borussia Dortmund. Bellingham made his debut for Real and marked it with a goal, scoring with a close-range volley from a corner kick in a 2–0 away win over Athletic Bilbao.
Bellingham received his first call-up to the under-21 squad for European Championship qualifiers against Kosovo and Austria in 2020 and he became the youngest player to appear for England U21 squad.
3. Gavi (83 OVR, 90 POT)
Team: FC Barcelona
Age: 20
Wage: £51,000
Value: £58 million
Best Attributes: 90 Balance, 86 Reaction, 83 Vision
Pablo Martín Páez Gavira has been a name that most will be familiar with in EA FC24. European clubs were after the young central midfielder’s signature before he signed with FC Barcelona a few seasons ago.
Gavi with an 83 overall and a potential to reach 90 rating has already made his mark at European and international level and it won’t be a surprise to see him later in the future as a football legend.
Gavi’s qualities include dribbling, anticipation, intelligence, vision, passing, first touch, close control, change of pace, and ability to turn quickly to get out of tight spaces and initiate counter-attacks.
In 2021, Gavi was promoted from Barcelona B to the senior squad for pre-season friendlies with the first team ahead of the start of the new season. On 18 December, he scored his first goal for the club and provided an assist in the 3–2 win over Elche.
4. Enzo Fernández (83 OVR, 89 POT)
Team: Chelsea
Age: 22
Wage: £100,000
Value: £49 million
Best Attributes: 83 Shot Power, 81 Reaction, 86 Vision
When it comes to finding a raw young talent for your squad there is arguably no greater talent to work with than Chelsea’s very own Enzo Fernández.
At just 22 years of age, the Argentinian strength certainly is in his dribbling, physical and passing attributes. Like others on this list, Enzo is a gifted athlete and with the ball at his feet, his vision stats of 86 makes him a playmaker.
Enzo can combine exceptional agility, composure and acceleration which makes him a problem to his opponents. He is quite known for his outside shots thanks to his 83 Shot power.
The Argentinian signed an eight and a half deal with English side Chelsea in January 2023 and scored his first goal for Chelsea in a 2-1 win over AFC Wimbledon in the second round of the EFL Cup on 30 August 2023.
5. Orkun Kökçü (82 OVR, 86 POT)
Team: Benfica
Age: 22
Wage: £15,000
Value: £37 million
Best Attributes: 84 Long Shot, 85 Ball Control, 85 Long Passing
Orkun Kökçü with a 82 overall rating and a potential to reach 86 rating alongside a key attribute in the green zone already is a decent young central midfielder to bring in.
The 22 year old may not be great when it comes to finishing (with a 72 rating), but he more than makes up for that with his 84 long shot, 85 long passing and 82 free Kick accuracy. So if you need a set piece player to sign then Kökçü is your man
While he’s played a handful of games for his current club Benfica, Kökçü has certainly made his presence known. In the 2022/2023 season, he had 32 appearances with only 8 goals for his previous club Feyenoord.
He made his Turkey national debut on 6 September 2020 and has a total of 24 appearances and 2 goals for his country.
6. Vitinha (80 OVR, 84 POT)
Team: PSG
Age: 23
Wage: £65,000
Value: £29 million
Best Attributes: 90 Agility, 85 Dribbling, 85 Shot Passing
Vítor Machado Ferreiras’ 80 overall rating sets him as the best young CM to sign in Career Mode – and his predicted potential rating of 84 is rather good, too.
Vitinha’s talent allows him to be an incredibly versatile central midfielder. In the midfield position, he’s 85 dribbling, 85 shot passing, 80 vision, and 85 ball control makes him a threat in his opponents yard.
The Portuguese born is a highly creative and technically gifted playmaker, with excellent dribbling skills which allows him to operate effectively in a deep-seated playmaking role as a central midfielder.
After joining PSG from Porto in a £41m move in the summer of 2020, the 23 year old impressed the club scoring 2 goals and recording three assists in 36 total appearances across all competitions.
7. K. Thuram (79 OVR, 84 POT)
Team: OGC Nice
Age: 22
Wage: £35,000
Value: £23 million
Best Attributes: 86 Jumping, 80 Dribbling, 82 Shot Passing
Khéphren Thuram might be one of the lesser known names on our list but he is one of the best CM in our list of central midfielders with a potential to reach 84 rating.
At 22 years old, his strength certainly is in his physicality, and dribbling attributes. Like others on this list, Thuram is a gifted athlete, I mean with 86 jumping he’s going to be a problem when the ball is crossed into the opponent’s 18 yard box.
Thuram can combine shot passing and balance which can make him a problem to his opponents defences. On 26 June 2019, Thuram joined OGC Nice from Monaco on a 5 year deal. In March 2023, he received his first call-up to the France senior team for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches against Netherland.
With 35 appearances for OGC Nice, the young CM scored 2 goals and 4 assists so he’s definitely going to give you a run for your money in EA FC24 career mode.
All of the best young central midfield players on EA Sports FC 24
Keep scrolling to see our list of all of the outright young central midfielders ranked by their overall rating in EA FC24 Career Mode.
| Name | Position | Overall | Potential | Age | Team | Wage (p/w) | Value |
| Pedri | CM | 86 | 92 | 20 | FC Barcelona | £140,000 | £89 million |
| Jude Bellingham | CM | 86 | 91 | 20 | Real Madrid | £150,000 | £85 million |
| Gavi | CM | 83 | 90 | 20 | FC Barcelona | £51,000 | £58 million |
| Enzo Fernández | CM | 83 | 89 | 22 | Chelsea | £100,000 | £49 million |
| Orkun Kökçü | CM | 82 | 86 | 22 | Benfica | £15,000 | £37 million |
| Vitinha | CM | 80 | 84 | 23 | PSG | £65,00 | £29 million |
| K. Thuram | CM | 79 | 84 | 22 | OGC Nice | £35,000 | £23 million |
| R. Gravenberch | CM | 79 | 87 | 21 | Liverpool | £76,000 | £39 million |
| Gabri Veiga | CM | 78 | 89 | 21 | Al Ahli Jeddah | £28,000 | £31 million |
| André Almeida | CM | 78 | 89 | 23 | Valencia | £31,000 | £28 million |
| M. Caqueret | CM | 78 | 83 | 23 | Olympique Lyonnais | £33,000 | £21 million |
| C. Gallagher | CM | 78 | 83 | 23 | Chelsea | £81,000 | £21 million |
| J. Willock | CM | 78 | 83 | 23 | Newcastle United | £81,000 | £21 million |
| N. Fagioli | CM | 77 | 87 | 22 | Juventus | £73,000 | £23 million |
| K. Koné | CM | 77 | 85 | 22 | Borussia Mönchengladbach | £25,000 | £23 million |
| F. Nmecha | CM | 77 | 85 | 22 | Borussia Dortmund | £36,000 | £21 million |
If you are looking for the next central midfielders to sign to your team, then look no further than the table above.
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