The profile of the defensive midfielder has evolved considerably in recent years.
Some are soldiers with tireless aggression and stamina, while others are talented technical artists with silky smooth feet. The 10 best defensive midfielders in the world
We’ve found the best 6th place in the ranking, so let’s get started.
Casemiro 4th, Kimmich 2nd, Federico Valverde 6th… the 10 best defensive midfielders in the world today
- Enzo Fernandez – Chelsea/Argentina
The second most expensive player in Premier League history ranks among the best defensive midfielders in the world.
According to the editors of “90min”, Enzo Fernandes is referring to his position.
The 22-year-old, who won the World Cup with Argentina last winter, shone in the struggling Chelsea team he joined for 120 million euros after the World Cup.
In a team full of doubts, the former Benfica man manages to shine every week, and his performances have already captivated Stamford Bridge.
- Aurélien Tchouaméni – Real Madrid/France
Aurelien Choameny is not always without controversy, as there is a lot of competition in midfield at Real Madrid, but he remains one of the best defensive midfielders in the world.
His physical strength, passing ability and shooting ability play a big part in his success.
Le Bleu has established himself in the role of keeper since the World Cup in Qatar.
His present is already radiant, with a bright future ahead of him.
- Bruno Guimaraes – Newcastle/Brazil
Newcastle’s Brazilian midfielder ranks eighth in the best-of list and delights the Premier League with his talent almost every weekend.
The former Lyon man, with his rare technical ability, is also a monster in terms of his will to fight.
Guimarães reacts to the Magpies’ return to the Champions League this season.
Paris Saint-Germain could be a witness to this.
- Sandro Tonali – Newcastle/Italy
Just above Bruno Guimarães is another Newcastle player, Sandro Tonali being seventh on the list.
The Italian, who had a fine season with AC Milan last year and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League, is a model of endurance and fighting spirit.
Sandro Tonali definitely deserves a place in the top 10 defensive midfielders, even if his Premier League debut was rather lacklustre and he received a 10-month suspension for illegal gambling.
- Federico Valverde – Real Madrid/Uruguay
It’s always difficult to place Federico Valverde in a ranking like this, as the Uruguayan performs well in all positions.
This time, we decided to use him in midfield, but the Real Madrid player also performs well on the right wing.
I have to say that he has very strong qualities.
incredible stamina, a powerful shot and an above-average soccer IQ.
It’s only logical that we have placed him in this honorable sixth place among the best circles.
- Eduardo Camavinga – Real Madrid/France
A testament to the quality of this season and seasons to come from another Real Madrid player, the Merengue midfielder!
Although he has to help out in other positions too, Camavinga is simply excellent as a midfielder.
His finesse and above-average technical ability are immediately apparent when you watch him in action.
He’s still very young, but reducing his mistakes to a very high level has potential for his development.
We have high expectations of him.
Welcome to the world class, Eduardo Camavinga.
- Casemiro – Manchester United/Brazil
There’s no doubt that Casemiro is no longer the player he was when he played for Real Madrid, but he remains one of the best players in his position.
The defensive midfielder is an indisputable part of the Manchester United and Brazil teams, and brings a great deal of balance and security.
- Declan Rice – Arsenal/England
Declan Rice has reached a new level since joining Arsenal this summer in the most expensive transfer in Premier League history.
The Englishman has made an excellent start to the season with the Gunners and is rapidly establishing a reputation as a benchmark for his position.
Rice can do everything on the pitch.
He has an excellent ability to play and is calm in handling the ball, making him a player who would fit into any team in the world.
- Joshua Kimmich – Bayern/Germany
Joshua Kimmich was a question mark for FC Bayern Munich at the start of the season.
Despite this, the German remains one of the best players in his position.
He proved this in the Champions League, dominating Manchester United’s midfield in particular.
As good at scratching the ball as he is with the ball, Kimmich livens up every meeting he attends.
- Rodri – Manchester City/Spain
According to the editors of “90min”, the best defensive midfielder this season is none other than Rodri.
The Spaniard, who scored the only goal of the last Champions League final, has all the attributes to become one of the all-time greats in his position.
Like Sergio Busquets in his day, he not only dictates the tempo of his team, but can also decide balanced matches with his shots and decisive moves.
Without a doubt, he is by far the best in the world in his position.
| Pos | Joueur |
|---|---|
| 1. | Rodri |
| 2. | Joshua Kimmich |
| 3. | Declan Rice |
| 4. | Casemiro |
| 5. | Eduardo Camavinga |
| 6. | Federico Valverde |
| 7. | Sandro Tonali |
| 8. | Bruno Guimaraes |
| 9. | Aurélien Tchouaméni |
| 10. | Enzo Fernandez |
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