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- Kevin De Bruyne. Manchester City and Belgium. Could it have been anyone else? While Kevin De Bruyne might have his injury problems, there's no denying that when he's fit and firing, he's among the best players in the world, let alone just for his position.
- Luka Modric. Real Madrid and Croatia. What would a greatest midfielders list be without having Luka Modric in it? The Croatian has been the heartbeat of Real Madrid ever since his move from Tottenham, and the fact he even stopped the Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi domination to win the Ballon d'Or in 2018 speaks volumes of the kind of talent and esteem he is held in.
- Rodri. Manchester City and Spain. On form right now, Rodri stakes a claim for being the best midfielder in the world. When he arrived from Atletico Madrid, many anticipated him to be the long-term Fernandinho replacement at Manchester City, a holding player who would break up attacks and pass it simple to his more creative teammates.
- Martin Odegaard. Arsenal and Norway. For all the plaudits that the likes of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli received during Arsenal's title charge last season, and rightly so, it's easy to forget the incredible contributions of the Gunners' captain.
- Frenkie de Jong
- Declan Rice
- Pedri
- Federico Valverde
- Joshua Kimmich
- Luka Modric
- Bernardo Silva
- Rodri
- Jude Bellingham
- Kevin de Bruyne
It's a testament to Frenkie de Jong's character that he overcame a slow start at the Nou Camp to become an integral figure in Barcelona's engine room. A delightful passer of the ball with unrivalled vision, he fully deserves a place on our list.
Arsenal's record signing earns his place after captaining former club West Ham to the Europa Conference League last season, as well as his performances on the field this time around. A brilliant ball winner, capable of spraying the ball about the pitch too, Rice is gradually becoming an elite force and he's likely to lift plenty more major trophies...
Pedri is one of the most exciting prospects on the planet thanks to his lightning-quick feet, movement and progressive passing. It's crazy to think Barcelona forked out just €5 million to Las Palmas for his services in 2019 – kudos to the scout that spotted his talent!
After being lured from boyhood club Peñarol as an 18-year-old, Federico Valverde has gradually become a crucial fixture in the heart of Real Madrid's midfield after years of learning from Luka Modric and Toni Kross. The Uruguay international enjoyed his personal-best season in 2022-23 after adding goals to the tenacious game that makes him a demon ...
One of the bargain buys in recent times – Bayern Munich handed over only €7 million to RB Leipzig for his services nine years ago – Joshua Kimmich has won 13 major trophies at club level including the 2019-20 Champions League. The defensive midfielder makes the game look oh so simple thanks to a combination of slick passing and his knack for winnin...
He's approaching the end of his career, but 2018 Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric remains a cut above in the engine room thanks to his pin-point passing. He's been a fundamental figure in Real Madrid's domestic and continental successes, while also captaining Croatia to the World Cup final in 2018 and the semi-finals four years later.
One of Pep Guardiola's favourite players, Bernardo Silva is the football equivalent of a Swiss Army Knife as he can play anywhere in midfield and attack. Whether it's dribbling through defences, stopping opposition attacks or finding the back of the net, the Portuguese can do it all.
Rodri is the glue that keeps Manchester City's treble-winning team ticking over – and it's a testament to his ability that their record without him in 2023-24 is quite poor. Rodri does all the hard graft required in a defensive midfielder and carries out Pep Guardiola's tactics to a tee. Oh, he also chips in with the odd goal as well including the ...
After announcing himself on the global stage at the Qatar World Cup in 2022, England's emerging force continued his meteoric rise by scoring at a rate of nearly one-goal per game for Real Madrid in the first half of the season. He has been punching in top displays on the top stage for a long time now, even before his big-money switch from Borussia ...
Who else but the highest-rated midfielder, according to the most recent edition of the Ballon d'Or awards. Manchester City's midfield magician played a pivotal role in their treble-winning 2022-23 season, although a hamstring injury sustained in their Champions League final success against Inter Milan has limited his impact in the current campaign....
- Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) Kevin De Bruyne is almost a throwback to an earlier era - a player that does things in midfield that no other player can.
- Rodri (Manchester City) The beating heart of City's midfield, Rodri's influence is such that Pep Guardiola's side haven't lost in any of the last 54 games that the Spanish star has played - totalling over a year.
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) One of the best central midfield players on the planet, Jude Bellingham has added goals to his game this season - but not many would have predicted this many.
- Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) That Bernardo Silva is only fourth on this list is a credit to the three players ahead of him, rather than any slight on the Portuguese supremo, who could easily be number one.
- Kevin de Bruyne. 23 appearances. 6 goals. 12 assists. 81.7% pass success. 1.4 key passes per game. “For me, De Bruyne is the best playmaker in world football.
- N’Golo Kante. 24 appearances. 0 goals. 2 assists. 86.5% pass success. 2.6 tackles per game. The driving force behind Thomas Tuchel’s glorious end to Chelsea’s 2020/21 season, N’Golo Kante was able to add an FA Cup final and Champions League title to his resumé that already included a Premier League title with Leicester and World Cup win with France.
- Joshua Kimmich. 25 appearances. 4 goals. 10 assists. 86.3% pass success. 1.5 tackles per game. The future of the German midfield now that Toni Kroos has stepped aside, Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka set the tone in the middle of the Bayern Munich team that won its ninth consecutive Bundesliga title in 2020/21.
- Bruno Fernandes. 35 appearances. 18 goals. 12 assists. 78.3% pass success. 1.5 tackles per game. In a mirror image of his United teammate Pogba, Bruno Fernandes is electric when playing for the Red Devils but an enigma when on Portugal duty.
- Federico Valverde. Often shuffled around from one position to the next, Federico Valverde had to do some hard yards to get recognised at Real Madrid. That's exactly what the Uruguay international did, however, even with competition like Luka Modric and Toni Kroos.
- Eduardo Camavinga. 20 years old and already a key man for Real Madrid, it's fair to say that Eduardo Camavinga is pretty damn good. Be it as a full-back or a midfielder, Camavinga excels.
- Frenkie de Jong. Forever desired by Manchester United, Frenkie de Jong boasts truly outrageous talent. The Dutchman has endured the typical peaks and troughs of being a Barcelona player.
- Toni Kroos. You can't give Toni Kroos an inch of space with the ball at his feet. He'll pick you apart. The elegant midfielder has been playing at the very highest level for a decade now and made up a third of arguably the greatest midfield trio the world has ever seen alongside Casemiro and Luka Modric.
Aug 23, 2021 · Getty/DeFodi Images/Soccrates Images. Insider has ranked the 10 best midfielders in world soccer right now. Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne comes in at number one. Manchester United duo Bruno ...
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Mar 3, 2024 · The Portuguese midfielder is considered one of the best midfielders in the world. He is one of the most consistent players at Man City, helping the team to four Premier League titles. Bernardo Silva is a perfect example of a unique player who understands and brings his A-game to a team.
