EA FC 26: Best CAMs to Sign on Career Mode for Every Budget
May 18, 2026EA Sports FC 26 is in full swing.
Ultimate Team may be the main focus of the game, but Career Mode has a special place in our hearts. That's because you can start whenever you want, as many times as you want.
No matter who you're managing the premise and aim of Manager Career - as it's now called - remains the same. Winning the league and continental trophies, no matter where you start or who you manage.
We've covered centre-backs, strikers, wingers, goalkeepers and CDMs you need to sign in Manager Career, and now it's time to move onto the attacking midfielders. It's an interesting position as not every team will play with a No.10. But in the real world some of the best players play through the middle. And they command hefty fees.
But who do you go for on EAFC 26? We've taken a look at some of the top CAMs available to buy in your first window, across an array of transfer fees to make your job a tad easier.
We're just looking at players available in the first window of Men's Career Mode here, with finances in Women's Career Mode much different.
Values and presence of release clauses may vary per save, while availability may vary depending on strictness of transfers.
Under £5m
Abdellah Ouazane (Ajax)
- Initial EAFC 26 overall: 62
- Potential EAFC 26 overall: 86
- Value: £1.1m
We start our journey in the Eredivisie, with Abdellah Ouazane. It may be a name you recognise already, as part of Ajax's squad. He's only 16 years old at the start of Manager Career and has an initial Overall of 62. That's not going to get you very far if you're higher up the rankings, but he could do a job for certain levels. Ouazane boasts four-star Skill Moves and 67 Dribbling, with his highest attribute at the start being his 75 Pace.
This is all about the promise though, and Ouazane can grow to 86 Overall if you manage him right. Despite the value of over £1m, Ajax will accept around £900k with little resistance. That's pretty good.
Wael Mohya (Borussia Monchengladbach)
- Initial EAFC 26 overall: 70
- Potential EAFC 26 overall: 85
- Value: £3.1m
Moving over to Germany, Wael Mohya's initial Overall of 70 makes him slightly more suitable to a wider selection of teams. Although we're still talking those lower down the rankings. Mohya has 75 Dribbling and 71 Pace, with four-star Weak Foot and three-star Skill Moves. He also boasts 75 Agility and 72 Short Passing, so there's a player there already. And he's only 16.
Mohya has the potential to grow to 85, which isn't the highest. But that's still a good rating for teams of a certain level. And you can shift him for profit if/when you eventually outgrow him. Borussia Monchengladbach are happy to let Mohya go for less than his value, at around £2.4m.
Dro Fernandez (PSG)
- Initial EAFC 26 overall: 70
- Potential EAFC 26 overall: 86
- Value: £3.1m
Dro Fernandez is enjoying a breakthrough season with Paris Saint-Germain, which has made a mark on the virtual world too. The Spaniard is listed as a central midfielder but he can also play CAM, and will be a good option there thanks to his 75 Dribbling. Dro starts Manager Career aged 17 with an Overall of 70, so he's a decent option. Other key attributes include 73 Agility, 73 Vision and 75 Short Passing. There's a player there.
The game knows it, with Dro having the potential to grow to 86 Overall. That will likely be increased even more in EAFC 27. But PSG are happy to let Dro go for around £3m. Make the most of it while you can.
Gilberto Mora (Free Agent)
- Initial EAFC 26 overall: 73
- Potential EAFC 26 overall: 87
- Value: £6m
We're going to include this as a bit of a bonus selection. If you strike early in your Manager Career, you could find Gilberto Mora as a free agent. The Mexican plays for Liga MX club Tijuana, but that's not a playable league on Manager Career. So their players are up for grabs. Mora has an initial Overall of 73, which includes 74 Dribbling and 72 Passing. He has 74 Attacking Position, 77 Vision and 75 Shot Passing. All very good attributes at just 16. Mora also has three-star Skill Moves and Weak Foot.
As mentioned, Mora won't cost you a single penny in terms of transfer fee. But his wages will cut out quite a few of the lower-down teams.
£5m – £20m
Kees Smit (AZ)
- Initial EAFC 26 overall: 74
- Potential EAFC 26 overall: 88
- Value: £8.5m
This feels like a little gem. Kees Smit is the latest Dutch wonderkid and does have the capability to play across the midfield. But we'll recommend him as a CAM. The AZ star has an initial overall of 74, which is wonderfully complemented by his four-star Skill Moves and Weak Foot. In terms of attributes, Smit's Dribbling is his highest on 78, with his Passing at 72. But all six of his attributes are 60s or higher. That includes 67 Physical which will be so important in the early stages of his carer.
As always, Smit's main selling point is his potential. The Dutchman can grow to 88 Overall, and will be an absolute star. Despite this, AZ will let him go for his value of £8.5m with a small sell-on clause.
Lennart Karl (Bayern Munich)
- Initial EAFC 26 overall: 75
- Potential EAFC 26 overall: 88
- Value: £11m
When EAFC 26 first came out, Lennart Karl was a very cheap option. He's still relatively cheap, but the German has enjoyed a big boost. He now has an initial Overall of 75, aged only 17. His 81 Dribbling includes 89 Balance and 84 Agility, which helps for those wanting to weave through opposition defences. And he can beat his man too, with four-star Skill Moves. Karl also boasts 74 Short Passing and 71 Shooting, which will all improve. You'll want to work on his Physical stats, though.
All of Karl's attributes will improve. Especially as he reaches his potential Overall of 88, becoming a very good level CAM. Despite the promise, Bayern will accept around £12m for Karl, which feels like a steal even if it's higher than his value.
Paul Wanner (PSV)
- Initial EAFC 26 overall: 75
- Potential EAFC 26 overall: 86
- Value: £10.5m
We're not moving up the price range, because there are a lot of options around this budget. But also not too many before you take a big step towards the bank-breakers. Paul Wanner starts Manager Career with an Overall of 75, so he's already at a decent level. That includes 76 Dribbling, which will go hand-in-hand with his four-star Skill moves. But he's a creator too, boasting 78 Short Passing, 75 Long Passing and 76 Vision. All pretty decent levels.
Wanner has the potential to grow to 86, becoming one of the better CAMs in the game. PSV are fierce negotiators, though, wanting around £12.1m. If you can't get Karl, Wanner's not too bad as an alternative.
£20m and above
Rodrigo Mora (Porto)
- Initial EAFC 26 overall: 77
- Potential EAFC 26 overall: 89
- Value: £21m
Now you won't see the likes of Jude Bellingham, Florian Wirtz or Cole Palmer here. We're not about that. But Rodrigo Mora is someone we will recommend. The Portuguese CAM has an initial Overall of 77 but is still only 18 at the start of Manager Career. He's another to boast four-star Skill Moves and Weak Foot, which go nicely in hand with his 79 Dribbling. That includes an incredible 92 Balance and 80 Ball Control. His Shooting of 66 isn't too bad, but you can work on that. Mora is another player who you will have to beef up a bit.
But, the potential. Mora can grow to 89 Overall, becoming one of the top CAMs in the game. And all without breaking the bank early on. But he will cost around £22.5m.
Oihan Sancet (Athletic Bilbao)
- Initial EAFC 26 overall: 82
- Potential EAFC 26 overall: 87
- Value: £34.5m
If you wan't someone a bit more ready-made, but still with potential to grow - without having to take out a massive loan - then Oihan Sancet could be your man. The Spaniard is now 25, and has an initial Overall of 82. So he'll get into the starting XIs of pretty much every team that needs a CAM to hit the ground running. He also boasts four-star Skill Moves and Weak Foot. Sancet's Dribbling is his best attribute at 83, but his experience as a striker also brings 81 Shooting. He'll be a fantastic shadow striker, especially with his 81 Physical.
Despite his age, Sancet can still grow to 87 Overall. So he can get better. But with the initial Overall and potential comes a high price tag. Athletic Bilbao will only accept around £44m for Sancet.
Kenan Yildiz (Juventus)
- Initial EAFC 26 overall: 82
- Potential EAFC 26 overall: 89
- Value: £52m
This one won't be a surprise. Kenan Yildiz has an initial Overall of 82, so again can immediately fit into a lot of teams. He can also play on the left wing if you so wish, but we're talking about his abilities as a CAM. Yildiz has 84 Dribbling and 84 Pace at the start of Manager Career, and the latter has a pretty even split between his Acceleration and Sprint Speed. His Shooting of 79 isn't bad either, nor is his 79 Finishing. And, best of all, Yildiz boast four-star Skill Moves and five-star Weak Foot.
You should know his potential is high. And Yildiz can grow to 89 Overall if you nurture him correctly. But Juventus know what they have on their hands. The value is already high, so you'll need to pay around £70m for Yildiz.