Best Young Defensive Midfielders (CDM) in FC 24 Career Mode

A top central defensive midfielder can protect the defensive line, break down play, and transition the ball from defence to attack. Young talents make up some of the best defensive midfielders in EA Sports FC 24, so there are plenty of options to add to your squad.

They might not be at the level of Rodri or Joshua Kimmich just yet, but give it time and their stats will rise, with key attributes found in their defensive awareness, stamina, acceleration, agility, interceptions, short passing, and tackling. Check out the best young CDM ratings in FC 24 Career Mode below.

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Best Young CDM in career mode

• Aurelien Tchouameni
• Eduardo Camavinga
• Boubacar Kamara
• Manuel Ugarte
• Moises Caicedo

FC 24 Best Young CDM 

Here are the FC 24 best young defensive midfielder (CDM) ratings in Career Mode:

Player	Club	Age	Value	Wage	Overall	Potential
Aurelien Tchouameni	Real Madrid	23	£49.7M	£136k	84	89
Eduardo Camavinga	Real Madrid	20	£48M	£94k	82	89
Boubacar Kamara	Aston Villa	23	£31.9M	£68k	82	85
Manuel Ugarte	PSG	22	£31M	£59k	81	86
Moises Caicedo	Chelsea	21	£22.1M	£57k	79	85
Cheick Doucoure	Crystal Palace	23	£20.8M	£31k	79	84
Florentino	Benfica	23	£20.8M	£11k	79	84
Mats Wieffer	Feyenoord	23	£17.4M	£13k	78	84
Mohamed Camara	Monaco	23	£16.6M	£33k	78	83
Joao Gomes	Wolves	22	£17M	£40k	77	84
Alan Varela	Porto	21	£17M	£9k	77	84
Oliver Skipp	Tottenham	22	£12.8M	£48k	77	82
Salis Abdul Samed	Lens	23	£11.9M	£23k	77	81
Arthur Vermeeren	Atletico Madrid	18	£12.8M	£10k	76	87
Samuele Ricci	Torino	21	£13.6M	£22k	76	86
Danilo	Nottingham Forest	22	£9.4M	£37k	76	82
Amadou Onana	Everton	21	£9.4M	£21k	76	82
James Garner	Everton	22	£10.2M	£24k	75	83
Nico Gonzalez	Porto	21	£8.9M	£8k	75	82
Rodrigo Villagra	River Plate	22	£8.9M	£12k	75	82

It wasn’t always easy to bring in a top CDM to your club, but there are plenty of options in FC 24 Career Mode. A new crop of talent is coming through as the position has begun playing a more pivotal role than ever before. 

We are classing the best young players as anyone who is 23 years old or younger at the start of your FC 24 Career Mode save and are including anyone with a base position of CDM. 

Aurelien Tchouameni – 84 Overall 

We had gotten so used to the Casemiro, Kroos, and Modric midfield at Real Madrid, but all good things come to an end. A new dynasty is being built, with Aurelien Tchouameni the first choice in the CDM role. Like most players on the list, he is very physically adept, with great composure on the ball to find key passes. 

Eduardo Camavinga – 82 Overall 

Staying with Real Madrid, we also have another Frenchman in Eduardo Camavinga. A very versatile player, Camavinga has been used regularly at LB. EA predicts he has the same 89 Potential as Tchouameni, so the two can make an awesome partnership in FC 24 Career Mode. 

Boubacar Kamara – 82 Overall

Yet another Frenchman, however, this time representing Aston Villa. Boubacar Kamara has seen his rating increase this campaign, with Villa flying high in the Premier League. He isn’t as imposing physically or quite as adept on the ball as his countrymen, but he is more solid defensively.

Manuel Ugarte – 81 Overall 

PSG’s big-money signing this summer, Manuel Ugarte has switched from Sporting CP for the French capital. The PSG midfield has been a weak point in the side for many seasons, with the Uruguayan giving it some more bite. 

Moises Caicedo – 79 Overall 

Multiple clubs were circling for Brighton’s Moises Caicedo over the summer, with Chelsea eventually getting the Ecuadorian. His 85 Potential in FC 24 may not live up to his £100 million price tag, but there is no doubt this guy has talent and will be among the best playing at CDM in the future.