Alright, folks, let’s dive into my little adventure with “Italian CM FIFA 21.” I’m no pro gamer, but I do enjoy a good Career Mode session, and I was itching to try something different.
The Setup
I decided to start a new Career Mode in FIFA 21. My goal? Find and develop some killer Italian central midfielders (CMs). You know, the next Pirlo, Gattuso, that sort of thing. I love the Italian style of play, the passion, the tactical know-how… so I figured, why not build a team around that?
The Hunt Begins
First things first, I jumped into the scouting network. I set my scouts to focus on Italy, obviously. I made sure they were looking for “Playmaker” and “Defensive Minded” types, because I wanted a good mix of creativity and grit in my midfield.

- Scout 1: Italy, Playmaker, Age 16-22
- Scout 2: Italy, Defensive Minded, Age 16-22
I let the scouts do their thing for a few in-game months. I was getting reports back, and man, it was a mixed bag. Lots of “potential to be special,” but also a lot of duds. It’s like sifting through a pile of rocks looking for diamonds, you know?
The Gems Emerge
After a while, a couple of names started to stand out. I remember one kid, Lorenzo something-or-other, who had incredible passing stats for a 17-year-old. I signed him immediately! Another one, a bit older, was more of a ball-winner, like a young De Rossi. I snapped him up too.
Training and Development
This is where the real work began. I put these guys on specific training drills to boost their key attributes. Passing drills for Lorenzo, tackling drills for the other guy. I played them in as many games as I could, even if it meant rotating my squad a bit. Gotta give them that experience, right?
I also made sure to keep an eye on their morale. Happy players develop faster, that’s what I always say. So, I praised them when they did well, offered them new contracts when they deserved it, the whole shebang.
The Results
Honestly, it took time. This wasn’t an overnight success story. But slowly but surely, these guys started to blossom. Lorenzo became a midfield maestro, pinging passes all over the pitch. The other guy, he was a beast, winning tackles and breaking up play like a seasoned pro.

It was super satisfying to see them grow and become key players for my team. It felt like I’d actually discovered and nurtured some hidden talent. That’s the beauty of Career Mode, isn’t it?
So, yeah, that’s my little “Italian CM FIFA 21” experiment. It was a fun challenge, and it definitely made me appreciate the depth of Italian football even more.