While Makelele focused on defense and Lampard looked to score goals, Essien would be the team's workhorse, charging up and down the pitch to help transition defense to attack while also doing his part in both phases. The Ghanaian is suited for just this is FC 25 Coins. with his High Defensive and Attacking Work Rates and 94 Stamina letting him fly around the pitch for the full 90 minutes.

Emmanuel Petit is the third French player on this list, which is indicative of how good the country has been and generating top-quality midfielders over the years. Petit is a very well-rounded defensive midfielder in FC 25. exemplified by him having a 90 stat in Short Pass, Stand Tackle, Interceptions, and Long Shots.

Petit also has High Defensive and Attacking Work Rates, which can often see him getting into shooting positions. Petit didn't score goals too often during his playing career, though he did find the net in France's 1998 World Cup victory over Brazil.

Dutch midfielder Frank Rijkaard emphasizes the defensive element of defensive midfield. All of Rijkaard's key defensive stats are around the 90 mark, which can make it very difficult for opposition teams to get at the center-backs. Following his playing career, Frank Rijkaard went on to have a stellar managerial career, particularly at Barcelona where he led the team to five trophies and played a significant part in the development of Lionel Messi.

It has been a season to forget for Everton, as they continue to plummet lower and lower in the Premier League table. That did not stop Allan from celebrating his birthday with one of the best CDM cards buy EA FC Coins has to offer. This Birthday card combines unbelievably high stats across the board, with chemistry a Premier League and Brazilian player brings to boot.