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Figuring out the top midfielders in Football Manager 2026 can be a difficult job, yet an important one. As the manager of an FM 26 team, you must ensure you have enough strength in every position to meet the board's expectations. Irrespective of the transfer budget, you must shortlist the best midfielders who can strengthen your midfield if need be.This article will talk about the best players in Football Manager 2026 in different midfield positions. Read on to learn more.Note: This list is subjective and reflects the writer's opinion.The best midfielders in Football Manager 2026: A list of the best DMs, MCs, AMRs, AMLs, and AMCsHere is a list of the best DMs in Football Manager 2026 that you can opt for if you lack a protective screen in front of your defence in FM 26:PlayersPosition(s)AgeClubPotential Transfer ValueTakahiro OhgiharaDM, MC33Vissel Kobe475K poundsTom MoustierDC, DM, MC23Rot-Weib Essen190K poundsSalih OzcanDM, MC27Borussia Dortmund1.8M poundsConnor BarronDM, MC22Ragers4.7M poundsTanguy NdombeleDM, MC28OGC Nice4.7M poundsFabinhoDC, DM31Al-Ittihad6M poundsKristjan AsllaniDM23Torino6M poundsDonny van de BeekDM, AMC28Girona7M poundsDeclan RiceDM, MC26Arsenal90M to 115M poundsRodriDM29Manchester City100M to 130M poundsSince many gamers love to lead less popular second division clubs to glory, this list features some of the best options you can target from a few thousand to a few million pounds. While players like Takahiro Ohgihara and Fabinho might seem well past their prime, they can still be a crucial addition to your squad.Here are some of the best midfielders in Football Manager 2026 (Image via Sports Interactive)Also read: Best gaming chairs to buy during Black Friday Sale 2025On the other hand, if you are a club trying to fight for the top division, options like Declan Rice and Rodri are some great options.Check out the list of the best MCs, AMCs, AMRs, and AMLs you can try targeting in Football Manager 2026 from the table below:PlayersPosition(s)AgeClubPotential Transfer ValueMarko TolicMC, AMC29Slovan Bratislava950K poundsRiqui PuigAMC25LA Galaxy5M poundsPiotr ZielinskiAMC31Inter8M poundsAlvaro FidalgoAMLC28Club America6M poundsHoussem AouarAMC27Al-Ittihad7M poundsEljif ElmasAMRLC25Napoli9M poundsPattrick WimmerAMRLC24Vfl Wolfsburg9M poundsRomano SchmidAMRLC25SV Werder Bremen10M poundsJude BellinghamAMC, MC24Real Madrid150M to 200M poundsFlorian WirtzAMC, MC22Liverpool110M to 140M poundsThis list also contains players of different transfer values to help managers leading teams in different divisions or different tiers of the same division. It contains versatile players that are still early in their careers so that one can serve as a first-choice/back-up in multiple positions.Picking the best from a pool of players as vast as the one in FM 26 is an almost impossible task. Nevertheless, our best picks should help managers with relatively stricter budgets.You can opt for players like Martin de Roon, Donny van de Beek, etc., who can strengthen your midfield. You can also check out our list of best wonderkids in FM 26 to accquire talents as early as possible at a potentially lower transfer value.
