Midfielder CV Guide
How to write a midfielder CV in 2026. Position yourself clearly as a 6, 8 or 10. The stats and clips that show your role and the level you can compete at.
Midfielder is the most competitive position to recruit because the role spans so many profiles. A vague midfielder CV that says box to box gets filed under maybe. A CV that picks a clear archetype gets a reply.
Decide whether you are a deep lying number 6, a progressive number 8 or a creative number 10 and write the whole CV around that role.
Key steps
- 1
Pick one main role
Six, eight or ten. List one primary and one secondary. Saying I can play anywhere reads as I have not decided.
- 2
Lead with role specific stats
Number 6: tackles, interceptions, pass completion. Number 8: progressive passes, carries, box entries. Number 10: key passes, goals, assists.
- 3
Show distance and high speed running
Total distance and high speed running per ninety prove you can cover a midfield. Scouts at every level care about this.
- 4
Add clips that match your role
Three to five clips of decisions at speed, not just goals. Receiving on the half turn, scanning, switching play.
- 5
Include set piece responsibilities
Corners, free kicks, penalties, throw ins. Many midfielders take all of these. Say so.
Frequently asked questions
What does a midfielder CV need to show?
Position and role first. Then role specific stats: defensive numbers for a 6, progression numbers for an 8, creative numbers for a 10, plus running data and short tactical clips.
Is box to box still a valid role to list?
Yes but it is broad. Pair it with a clear primary archetype so a scout knows where to play you.
How important are running stats for midfielders?
Very. Modern recruitment leans heavily on distance and high speed running data for midfield roles.
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