Best Cheap CM FIFA 22 (Wonderkids) Cheap Central Midfielders

Here is our best cheap CM FIFA 22 guide. Rating the top 10 best Central Midfielders to sign in Career Mode while on a budget. Pick up some bargains!

A good manager always tries to utilize players that are available for a small amount of money. However, the potential needs to be there, and not any player deserves to be signed for a cheap price. At first, you’d think that you received a young gem, but if the potential isn’t there, the chances of him being developed into a future superstar are slim.

Therefore, we’ve made a guide of the top 10 choices you can do if you want to sign a CM to your rotation without “hurting” your budget on a significant note.

Guide Contents

Alfie Devine (60 OVR / 85 POT)

Team: Tottenham Hotspur
Age: 17
Wage: £1.300
Value: £675.000
Biggest Strengths: 65 Shot Power, 68 Short Pass, 62 Acceleration

Devine is a very potent player and could be the next big name for Tottenham. However, he is very young, and there are very big risks regarding his future development, one of which is the playing time and proper utilization. At this age, he could receive some solid minutes in your rotation, and that would help him develop a very strong work ethic, providing him further growth. He can shoot well, is fast for his age and position, and can pass the ball with huge precision.

Charlie Patino (64 OVR / 85 POT)

Team: Arsenal
Age: 18
Wage: £1.600
Value: £1.5 million
Biggest Strengths: 70 Short Pass, 71 Acceleration, 68 Long Pass

For the amount of money he has on his head, Patino can provide a decent presence in the midfield part of the pitch. Apart from the speed that is surely his ally, he is a very good passer, and his playmaking ability is very strong with this individual. He is also strong when it comes to enduring duels, so the ball will be present in his feet more often than other guys at his age. However, he’s still young and there’s plenty more time for him to grow the OVR rating!

Kacper Kozlowski (68 OVR / 85 POT)

Team: Union Saint-Gilloise
Age: 18
Wage: £2.200
Value: £2.6 million
Biggest Strengths: 85 Balance, 85 Agility, 74 Dribbling

A very strong individual, Kozlowski is looking for his way into the bigger leagues. He can provide a decent presence with his speed, agility, and dribbling, and passing is also one of his strongest attributes. Apart from that, he can shoot the ball well and can defend when the rivals are starting counterattacks, so he is a good overall player, just like a CM should be. Therefore, don’t think twice if you have the chance to sign Kozlowski, as he can only grow more from here on!

Gianluca Busio (71 OVR / 85 POT)

Team: Venezia
Age: 20
Wage: £6.400
Value: £3.8 million
Biggest Strengths: 91 Balance, 79 Jumping, 84 Agility

Busio is a very strong individual, and he is very agile when the ball is at his feet. Therefore, it’s only right for you to utilize such a player more often in the midfield. Apart from passing which is one of his biggest strengths, he has a very strong mental mindset, with high points in Vision, Attaining Position, and Reactions. Shooting could be better, but overall, this is a nice guy that would fit perfectly on your team!

Adam Karabec (72 OVR / 85 POT)

Team: Sparta Praha
Age: 18
Wage: £1.400
Value: £4.7 million
Biggest Strengths: 80 Agility, 75 Dribbling, 73 Sprint Speed

Karabec is a player that can be utilized in the CAM and LM role apart from the CM. With this being said, it’s safe to say that he is a player that could fit your rotation without any problem. The versatility is present in Karabec; he can pass and shoot the ball well and can provide an “anchor-like” presence in the midfield!

Carney Chukwueme (64 OVR / 86 POT)

Team: Aston Villa
Age: 18
Wage: £1.400
Value: £1.5 million
Biggest Strengths: 75 Balance, 71 Dribbling, 68 Short Pass

Chukwueme can play the CAM role as well as CM, meaning that he has a higher offensive skillset compared to his defensive one. The OVR rating is lower compared to guys in his category, but he does have a higher potential, which is why he’s made it here on our list. Plus, he has been able to “mold” himself into the Premier League, which is why we believe he could be the next big thing for your rotation!

Arda Güler (66 OVR / 86 POT)

Team: Fenerbahce
Age: 17
Wage: £1.400
Value: £2 million
Biggest Strengths: 83 Balance, 84 Agility, 77 Curve

Guler plays in one of the most passionate and fanatic leagues in the world, so at only 17 years of age, he has been able to deliver under pressure multiple times. With that being said, he could be a good piece to your rotation, especially for the fact that he can cover the RW and CAM positions too! So, if you want to develop a young, versatile, and potent player into a future starter for your team, Guler could be the right addition for you!

Samuele Ricci (71 OVR / 86 POT)

Team: Torino
Age: 20
Wage: £13.500
Value: £3.8 million
Biggest Strengths: 82 Stamina, 73 Ball Control, 76 Short Pass

Ricci is a very good player that can make a great cover in the midfield, but apart from that, he has a good defensive skill set, making him a very good asset for the CDM position. He is a very aggressive player, never backs down from a duel, and is very vocal when it comes to communication. With the potential being so high, there’s only so much we can say here, as it’s up to you to decide if Ricci will be a good defensive/midfield player for your team!

Octavian Popescu (72 OVR / 86 POT)

Team: FCSB (Football Club Steaua Bucharest)
Age: 19
Wage: £2.800
Value: £4.7 million
Biggest Strengths: 84 Agility, 82 Sprint Speed, 81 Acceleration

Popescu can play the LW and RW positions apart from the CM, so he has a good defensive mindset and skills he can use to play the position properly. He can also dribble the ball and is fast for the position he plays in, but he could look for a way out of FCSB, as multiple teams can make excellent utilization of his skillset. Therefore, he could be a good addition to your team if you need a midfield/defender that could be developed into a potential starter for your lineup!

Nicolo Rovella (72 OVR / 87 POT)

Team: Genoa
Age: 20
Wage: £6.000
Value: £4.7 million
Biggest Strengths: 81 Stamina, 76 Agility, 75 Ball Control

Rovella sits at the top of our list as the most potent player out of all the “wonderkids” from his category, as he is a very cheap guy to acquire considering the fact that he plays so well. He can shoot the ball well, can make good and usable passes, and is very physical when it comes to duels. Nicolo is utilized at the CDM position too, which only complements his physical attributes and the skillset he possesses for this position! So, you shouldn’t think twice if you have the chance to sign a player like Nicolo in your rotation, as the price is surely matching his quality!

Conclusion

We hope that our guide has helped you in choosing the right player for your rotation. If you paid enough attention, you have noticed that we mentioned their alternative positions too, meaning that with the price you’re paying, you’ll have versatile players that can fill other positions too! They are still very young and have the potential to be future superstars, which is shown by their potential.

So, think twice before you sign any of these players, as signing them alone won’t guarantee you success! You have to find a perfect role for them in your rotation!

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