Top 5 defensive midfielders currently in world football
The defensive midfield position has emerged as one of the most important positions recently in world football. A defensive midfielder is the linchpin that ties the defense with the midfield and gives balance to the team. This position is absolutely crucial to a team's tactical and strategic setup and dictates how a team will go about their game.
This is a specialist role only a few can perform to perfection. The position demands a unique blend of intelligence, technique and physicality to excel. Whether it is executing a line breaking pass, making a tackle to break up the play or a well timed interception, to excel as a defensive midfielder one needs to be a master of all these attributes.
Here is a list of top five defensive midfielders in the world who exemplify the position in the best way possible.
Marcelo Brozovic is one of the most underrated defensive midfielders of his generation and does not get enough credit for his performances. He has been a key member of Croatia's midfield for a long time alongside Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic, providing balance and defensive cover.
The 30-year old played an important role in Inter Milan's run to the final of the Champions League and recently completed his move to Saudi club Al-Nassr. The Croatian always makes himself available as an outlet for his teammates to pass to. Constant movement and dropping in-between central defenders to recieve the ball is a key feature of Brozovic's play.
He is a hardworker and very astute defensively, cutting passing lanes and making well-timed tackles. The former Inter man is also a very accomplished passer from the single pivot position.
Declan Rice has recently put pen to paper for Arsenal after spending six seasons at West Ham United. He
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