Responsible for some of the most dominant offenses in football history and the de facto owners of the prestigious number 10, very few players can affect a football match like an elite CAM.
But while FC 26‘s new Archetype approach made taking the role a way more streamlined affair in Clubs, it also made investing in the right PlayStyles and stats an even bigger necessity early on. Here’s the best CAM build for those looking to break down defenses in EA FC 26, as well as a fun non-meta alternative for all hoping to awaken their inner Maradona via godlike ball control.
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The Best CAM Builds In EA FC 26 Clubs
Although the best CAM build for you will vary depending on your playstyle, Creator is by far the best pick for those looking to embody the 10 while performing clinical assists and goals. For those who don’t care about the meta and love to double-time as a threat by the wings, the Magician archetype can then be a worthy alternative. You can check out the best CAM builds for both archetypes below.
The Best Creator CAM Build
When looking to build from the Creator Archetype, boosting your passing must be your biggest priority, followed by Ball Control, Finishing, and Speed. Don’t neglect the latter, as like on FC 25, speed seems to be the way to go in 26. As you evolve your stats, focus on pairing the Archetype’s Incisive Pass and Inventive with Pinged Pass, Tiki Taka, and Finesse Shot to guarantee you will be able to needle passes and score consistently from the edges of the box. As always, Quick Step and Technical can also work as great alternative options.
Among the specializations, go with Creator+ for its Signature Perk’s ability to boost the stats of receivers following key passes. If playing as a Shadow Striker, Sniper can also be a perfect fit via its straightforward scoring passive. Here’s a breakdown of our build:
- Archetype: Creator
- Specialization: Creator+ / Use Sniper when going for a score-first approach.
- Height: 5’9
- Weight: 147-163lbs (ideally 163lbs)
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PlayStyles+:
- Incisive Pass+
- Inventive+
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PlayStyles:
- Pinged Pass (Must be your priority)
- Tiki Taka
- Finesse Shot / Technical / Quick Step
- Skill Moves and Weak Foot: 4☆+
- Vital Stats: Vision, Short Pass, Long Pass, Agility, Sprint Speed, Balance, Reactions, Finishing, Shot Power, Long Shots, Curve, Composure, and Ball Control.
Keep in mind that a build identical to the above can be used for Maestro CMs looking to moonlight as CAMs in specific situations. Just make sure you have Incisive and Pinged Pass in your arsenal and the Crasher specialization for that welcome Lampard-like striking power.
The Best Magician CAM Build
As mentioned above, the Magician Archetype provides a great middle ground between Creator, Speed, and 1v1 focus, making it a great out-of-meta alternative for those looking for versatility and the ability to take opponents for a dance. True to that, boosting your dribbling, passing, and overall speed will be essential here. Finishing then takes a backseat in the middle stages.
Our chosen PlayStyles also reflect that, with Incisive Pass, First Touch, and Tiki Taka being our picks, the latter of which feels handmade for the archetype’s one-two focus. Here’s an overview of the build, as well as its best specializations:
- Archetype: Magician
- Height: 5’7/5’9
- Weight: 147-180lbs (ideally 163lbs)
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Best Specializations:
- Magician+: Offers a short boost to your Acceleration, Ball Control, and Balance following a successful Pass and Go in the opposing half.
- Invader: Boosts the receiver’s Composure, Finishing, and Ball Control after a pass toward (or within) the box.
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PlayStyles+:
- Finesse Shot+ / Incisive Pass+ (if using Invader)
- Technical+
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PlayStyles:
- Incisive Pass / Finesse Shot
- Tiki Taka
- First Touch / Trickster
- Skill Moves and Weak Foot: 4☆+
- Vital Stats: Sprint Speed, Acceleration, Stamina, Agility, Balance, Ball Control, Dribbling, Composure, Finishing, Shot Power, Curve, Vision, Long Shots, Short Pass, and Long Pass.
Now that you know how to build your ideal CAM in EA FC 26, we also highly recommend checking out How To Perform Low Driven Shots. To make your club stand out even more, don’t forget to also take a look at the 10 best kits in EA FC 26.
