The center attacking midfield position, also known as the number 10 role, has gone somewhat out of fashion in recent years. With the rise of gegenpressing and the 433 formations, many teams prefer to play with two number 8's instead, who are expected to do far more for the team than a traditional number 10. Subsequently, the number 10 role has been branded as a "luxury" position by some people.

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Throughout the sport's history, however, some of the best players of all time have graced the CAM position, and entire squads have been built around the concept of playing through a star player in the number 10 role. For those looking for a quality CAM in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team, here are the game's best in order of their rating.

Updated May 6, 2022, by Henry Moore: FIFA 22 Ultimate Team is an ever-changing experience, with new meta and tactics entering the field of play on a weekly basis. This constantly-changing nature is only increased by the constant barrage of new players and cards added to the game’s database. So, just over six months on from the game’s release, it is important to examine some of the new players added to Ultimate Team. Indeed, while traditional number 10s may have faded from popularity in the beautiful game, they are still as crucial as ever in FIFA, so here are some of the best CAMs in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team.

13 Christopher Nkunku (Headliner Version)

Nkunku Headliner card

Christopher Nkunku of RB Leipzig has exploded this season, showcasing all of the traits that every manager looks for in the modern attacking midfielder. Be it pressing, passing, or scoring, the Headliner version of Nkunku is surely one of the best CAMs in FIFA 22.

Nkunku’s prowess comes from being somewhat of a hybrid player. Working as both a midfielder and a striker with 90 passing and 84 shooting, this card is worthy of the fantastic season the Frenchman has had. Overall, while he may not compare to the Peles of this world, this card is an impressive and affordable addition to any team.

12 Thomas Muller (Champions League MOTM Version)

Thomas Muller Ultimate Team card

The picture of consistency, Thomas Muller has been a mainstay in the Bayern Munich team for over a decade. In this time, he has constantly racked up goals and the assists, seemingly never losing form. A curious player, Muller almost defies position, but, in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team, he is one of the best CAMs on offer.

The Champions League Man of The Match version of Muller, which is available for around 50,000 coins, provides goals, assists, and dribbling, making Muller an all-rounder indeed. Just like the man himself, if players are looking for value, then this is the choice to make.

11 Sócrates

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Sócrates is a frightening player to come up against, particularly on the outside of the box. With 90 Short Pass, 93 Long Shot, and a whopping 97 Composure, opposition teams can't allow Sócrates anytime on the ball around the edge of the box, as he will soon be able to find a teammate or even the back of the net.

Sócrates played for several Brazilian clubs throughout his career, including Corinthians, Flamengo, and Santos. He also made 60 appearances for the Brazil national team, scoring 22 goals.

10 Michael Laudrup

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Michael Laudrup is a great option for breaking down teams that play with a low block, thanks to his 94 Vision, 91 Short Pass, and 92 Ball Control that can see him unlock a defense with ease. As well as the number 10 position, Laudrup is well-equipped to play on either wing, particularly the right-wing, where his 93 Crosses can cause serious problems for the opposition.

Michael Laudrup played for some of Europe's top clubs in his career, including Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Juventus. He also made a name for himself in management and impressively led Swansea City to a top-half finish in the Premier League, while also securing a League Cup victory.

9 Juan Román Riquelme

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Juan Román Riquelme is undoubtedly one of the center-attacking midfield position's "luxury" players, as his Defensive Work Rate of Low and 22 Defensive Awareness mean that he won't be giving players too much help defensively. Still, Riquelme is a great option for building an attack around as he has some of the best-attacking attributes in the game, particularly in terms of his dribbling, which makes him hard to stop.

8 Kaká

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In 2007, Kaká was comfortably the best player in the world, having just beaten the duo of Messi and Ronaldo for the Ballon d'Or. Therefore, many people thought that he would go on to be one of Brazil's greatest players ever when he moved to Real Madrid a couple of years later. Unfortunately, Kaká's career didn't pan out that way, as he struggled to recapture his 2007 form again.

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Still, it's only Kaká's peak years that matter for his Ultimate Team card, making it one of the CAM position's best. The Brazilian's blistering pace is his main asset, allowing him to burst through opposition lines and get behind the defense in a flash.

7 Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho card in fifa22

Ronaldinho may never have reached the goal or assist tallies of players like Messi, Pelé, or Ronaldo - but when judging him from an entertainment perspective - many people consider Ronaldinho to be one of the greatest players of all time.

The Brazilian made everything he did look easy on the pitch, an asset that can be attributed to his early days in futsal and beach football. The admiration that fans have for Ronaldinho is clear to see in his Ultimate Team price, as he nearly costs an eye-watering 3,000,000 coins on PC.

6 Bruno Fernandes (TOTY Honorable Mention Version)

Bruno Fernandes in Ultimate Team

Manchester United's season has been one to forget, with managerial changes and dressing room strife limiting the success of the English Giant. That has not stopped Bruno Fernandes from being one of the best CAMs in FIFA 22. Specifically, his Team of The Year Honorable Mention provides a cheaper, and often just as effective, alternative to the Legends on this list.

Bruno brings everything one needs in an attacking midfielder, and, while lacking in pace, he can score a plethora of goals with his 90-rated shooting. At around 200,000 coins on console, Bruno is an affordable option if players are looking for an elite CAM. Add his chemistry links and players have a real gem on their hands.

5 Kevin De Bruyne (Signature Signing Version)

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Kevin De Bruyne is one of only a handful of players on this list that is still actively playing today, which is a testament to how well the Belgian has been performing at Manchester City. De Bruyne's Signature Signing bumps his base rating up to an impressive 93 and gives him some near-perfect attributes, including 96 Vision, Crossing, and Short Pass.

De Bruyne is a great choice for those who demand hard work from their CAMs, as both his Defensive Work Rate and Attacking Work Rate is High.

4 Roberto Baggio

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Roberto Baggio is far closer to the Riquelme end of the work rate spectrum than De Bruyne, but the Italian's intricate ball control, intelligent passing around the box, and constant goalscoring threat make him hard to look past. Like Ronaldinho, Baggio has 5-star skill moves, making him a joy to control on the pitch.

Baggio spent his entire playing career in Italy, where he played for AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Juventus, among other Italian sides.

3 Zinedine Zidane

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Zinedine Zidane may always be best remembered for the last game of his career where he headbutted Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final, though it was his incredible playing career that made him one of the biggest names in the sport's history.

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Zidane wasn't a prolific goalscorer by any means, but teams feared coming up against the Frenchman as he could almost single-handedly win midfield battles. His dominance in the center of the park is what makes Zidane so valuable in Ultimate Team too, as his well-rounded stats make him easy to control and hard to find weaknesses against.

2 Diego Maradona

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Diego Maradona is one of the few names bigger than Zidane, with both his tantalizing abilities on the pitch and shocking antics off it making him one of the biggest names in all of sport.

Diego Maradona's FIFA 22 card is one of the game's very best, as the Argentinian's 97 Finishing, 98 Dribbling, and 98 Balance make it easy for players to first find space and then find the back of the net with him. So much so, that players will often find themselves recreating Maradona's famous goal against England in the 1986 World Cup...the one that he scored with his foot, that is.

1 Pelé

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Up until Messi and Ronaldo reached their peak years, Pelé was almost unanimously regarded as the greatest player of all time, with the aforementioned Diego Maradona being one of the few names ever brought forward as a contender. Consequently, it should come as no surprise that Pelé's 98-rated CAM card is one of the game's most expensive, with fees of around 6,000,000 coins currently being paid for it.

With 95 Acceleration, 98 Finishing, and 5-star skill moves, it can often feel impossible to stop the legendary Brazilian when facing him, and able to conquer any opposition when using him.

FIFA 22 is out now for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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