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Best EA FC 27 defensive midfielder cards under 10K

The best card at every position for your budget, ranked S to C by meta rating.

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This page ranks the best defensive midfielder (CDM) cards in FC 27 Ultimate Team that you can pick up for up to 10,000 coins. More than 200 cards sit inside that budget, so the list is ordered by meta rating to show which ones are actually worth a slot in your squad.

A good CDM here pairs high DEF with solid PAS and DRI, and the top cards average DEF 81, PAS 80 and DRI 82. Intercept, Press Proven and Tiki Taka are the PlayStyles+ you will see most. Moisés Caicedo (86) leads the ranking, with Sandro Tonali and Ryan Gravenberch at 85 as ball-playing alternatives. Prices move, so check the market before you buy.

Pick from this list if you want a CDM who wins the ball and starts attacks without spending more than 10,000 coins. Caicedo is the first card to look at.

Defensive midfielders · 1,608 cards on the market · Best 60 of 1,572 at this price · Prices read at 10:37 UTC

Best valueLittle82.37 meta1,1000.71 meta below the top card1,500 coins cheaper than the top card
ATop 2%82.37 meta and up4 cards
Cuthbert 85 Gold CDM FC 27 card
83.082,600
Little 84 Gold CDM FC 27 card
82.371,100Best value
BTop 5%75.63 meta and up41 cards
CTop 10%71.95 meta and up15 cards

Questions about Best EA FC 27 defensive midfielder cards under 10K

Who is the best CDM under 10,000 coins in FC 27?
Moisés Caicedo, an 86-rated Gold CDM, ranks first on this page by meta rating. Aurélien Tchouaméni at 84 is second.
Which PlayStyles+ matter most for a CDM?
Intercept, Press Proven and Tiki Taka are the most common PlayStyles+ among the top cards here. They suit a midfielder who breaks up play and keeps possession moving.
What stats do the top CDM cards have?
On average the top cards show PAC 75, SHO 74, PAS 80, DRI 82, DEF 81 and PHY 78. Defending and passing are the strongest areas.