Defensive midfielders play one of these important roles. Often, they're accountable in shielding the back four defenders. So they would want to consist of brilliant positional sense, marking, interceptions and tackling withinside the centre of the pitch. In attack, they should additionally be capable of hitting quick and lengthy passes, and make certain they do not push too far forward.

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25] Doucouré 

Doucouré Best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwl7jbQRacQ

• Age: 25
• Club: Watford
• Nation:France
• Stats: 67 pace, 74 shooting, 73 passing, 76 dribbling, 79 defence, 83 Physical, 81 overall.

Doucouré is a strong Frenchman with insane physicality and defence. He can play anywhere on the pitch. He can carry his No.10 and play in front of the defence. His pace may not be impressive but  he's a great box-to-box player.

Doucoure full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/459/abdoulaye-doucoure/

24] Kramer 

Kramer Best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmXuFv_D5ls

• Age: 27
• Club: Borussia Monchengladbach
• Nation: Germany
• Stats: 52 pace, 47 shooting, 71 passing, 74 dribbling, 78 defence, 76 Physical, 81 overall.

Kramer is an aspiring German player that has passion for this sport. He is a great defensive midfielder that is almost great at every aspect of his attributes. His pace may be a downside but his passing and defence helps the team on a counterattack.

Kramer full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/1246/christoph-kramer/

23] Gary Medel

Medel Best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2boo3r9Z1I

• Age: 31
• Club: Besiktas 
• Nation: Chile
• Stats: 71 pace, 47 shooting, 68 passing, 60 dribbling, 81 defence, 84 Physical, 81 overall.

Medel commonly plays as a defensive midfielder. However, he was also competent at defending, playing not only as a central defender during his career, but also in other midfield roles and as a right-back. Nicknamed Pitbull for his tenacity, tactical intelligence, aggressive and uncompromising playstyle, and leadership qualities on the field.

Medel full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/2633/gary-medel/

22] Iborra 

Iborra best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5QCFsqmYxQ

• Age: 30
• Club: Leicester City
• Nation: Spain
• Stats: 37 pace, 71 shooting, 75 passing, 70 dribbling, 79 defence, 80 Physical, 81 overall.

While Iborra’s acceleration may be extremely slow, as a defensive midfielder his physical and defensive capability is there to cover for him. His slowness is an advantage to his “possession play” playstyle.

Iborra full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/2227/iborra/

21] Dani García

Dani Garcia Best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A1WcWqQIfM

• Age: 28
• Club: Athletic Club de Bilbao
• Nation: Spain
• Stats: 43 pace, 58 shooting, 74 passing, 71 dribbling, 75 defence, 80 Physical, 81 overall.

Similar to Iborra, Garcia’s 43 pace isn't great but also isn't for the worst. His 80 physicality along with his defence, dribbling and passing is good enough for a midfielder. Although pace may be important, he is well utilised with defensive “possession play” tactics.

Garcia full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/1365/dani-garcia/

20] Partey 

Partey Best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESHUuA9boAE

• Age: 25
• Club: Atlético de Madrid
• Nation: Ghana
• Stats: 75 pace, 67 shooting, 74 passing, 77 dribbling, 80 defence, 82 Physical, 82 overall.

Partey is an amazing defensive midfielder with key stats. His immense physicality and defence already makes him a boulder at opponent attackers. His shooting, pace, passing and dribbling enables him to play in forward positions allowing to create chances as well as scoring. His pace and endurance also allows him to play “box-to-box”

Partey full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/387/thomas-partey

19] Gueye 

Gueye Best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qLiAZUwZ58

• Age: 29
• Club: Everton
• Nation: Senegal
• Stats: 72 pace, 59 shooting, 70 passing, 77 dribbling, 84 defence, 79 Physical, 82 overall.

Gueye is a lively midfielder, regarded for his ball-prevailing skills, in addition to his potential to press warring parties and intercept passes, Gueye finished with the  maximum tackles for the duration of the 2016–17 Premier League season.

Gueye full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/1961/idrissa-gueye/

18] Nzonzi 

Nzonzi best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nqureDrJRw

• Age: 29
• Club: Roma
• Nation: France
• Stats: 50 pace, 67 shooting, 72 passing, 70 dribbling, 81 defence, 89 Physical, 82 overall.

Nzonzi plays a defensive role in central midfield and is known for his calm, composed ball possession and excellent passing ability. His excellent physicality and defence makes him a wall in defensive positions on his team. He can also cover long distances during games.

Nzonzi full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/2082/steven-nzonzi/

17] Henderson 

Henderson best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi8Vwx1NuI8

• Age: 28
• Club: Liverpool
• Nation: England
• Stats: 66 pace, 70 shooting, 83 passing, 75 dribbling, 77 defence, 78 Physical, 82 overall.

Henderson is an athletic, hard-working defensive midfielder who can play in center, create chances and help defenders. He is also known for his capability to conquer challenges, get the ball forward, produce attacking runs from midfield and get into attacking positions.

Henderson full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/949/jordan-henderson/

16] Parolo 

Parolo Best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH61_wuwjvM

• Age: 33 
• Club: Lazio
• Nation: Italy
• Stats: 69 pace, 76 shooting, 76 passing, 76 dribbling, 79 defence, 80 Physical, 82 overall.

As an attacking player, Palolo usually played as a defensive player and was acknowledged for his penchant for attacking runs from midfield. He had a delicate eye for goal due to his powerful, accurate long-range shooting ability. A physical, dependable, defensive, box-to-box midfielder, he was known for his endurance, positional sense, defensive qualities, capability to break down enemy attacks.

Parolo full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/596/marco-parolo/

15] Biglia 

Biglia Best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TXkHUWxKzw

• Age: 32
• Club: AC Milan
• Nation: Argentina
• Stats: 65 pace, 63 shooting, 81 passing, 81 dribbling, 77 defence, 71 Physical, 82 overall.

Due to his slight build, Biglia is primarily used as a defensive midfielder, usually acting as a deep midfield playmaker. Biglia excels defensively, but is also acknowledged for his capability to command the pace of his team's play in midfield and create scoring chances after regaining the ball. 

Biglia full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/1721/lucas-biglia/

14] Danilo Pereira

Danilo Pereira best moments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex-ESb0D-NU

• Age: 27
• Club: FC Porto
• Nation: Portugal
• Stats: 66 pace, 64 shooting, 70 passing, 74 dribbling, 82 defence, 86 Physical, 83 overall.

Danilo primarily plays as a deep defensive midfielder. However his Immense attributes such as physicality, passing and dribbling enables him to play as a central playmaker or an attacker. His excellent defensive attributes makes him a beast in the opponent’s eyes.

Danilo Pereira full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/2588/danilo-pereira/

13] Luiz Gustavo

Luiz Gustavo Best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViDSq4jtroY

• Age: 31
• Club: Olympique de Marseille
• Nation: Brazil
• Stats: 64 pace, 60 shooting, 71 passing, 70 dribbling, 82 defence, 83 Physical, 83 overall.

Gustavo plays a defensive role in central midfield and is known for his aggression, exciting ball possession and excellent passing ability. His excellent physicality and defence makes him a wall in defensive positions on his team. He can also cover long distances during games allowing him to play in attacking positions. 

Luiz Gustavo full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/1848/luiz-gustavo/

12] Lucas Leiva

Lucas Leiva Best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgV5DhOCRL8

• Age: 31
• Club: Lazio
• Nation: Brazil
• Stats: 67 pace, 66 shooting, 76 passing, 78 dribbling, 82 defence, 75 Physical, 83 overall.

Although primarily employed as a defensive midfielder, Lucas can also play as a makeshift centre-back. His insane defensive attributes allow him to play in the defensive position, which further helps his team keep a clean sheet.His dribbling is also a factor that suggests his potency on wide positions.

Lucas Leiva full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/2004/lucas-leiva/

11] De Rossi

De Rossi Best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgyUCWMMup4

• Age: 35
• Club: Roma
• Nation: Italy
• Stats: 65 pace, 63 shooting, 73 passing, 70 dribbling, 85 defence, 80 Physical, 83 overall.

Acknowledged as one of the best midfielders in the world in his prime, de Rossi is an excellent defensive/attacking player due to his tackling ability, vision, awareness, passing distance, strength, energy and goal scoring ability. In addition to his insane attributes, he can launch counter attacks or make offensive runs leading into offensive positions after retrieving his ball.

De Rossi full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/1537/daniele-de-rossi/

10] William Carvalho 

Willam Best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0zrPkEPzZM

• Age: 26
• Club: Real Betis
• Nation: Portugal
• Stats: 51 pace, 55 shooting, 79 passing, 76 dribbling, 82 defence, 84 Physical, 84 overall.

Carvalho primarily plays as a defensive midfielder, but can also play as a central midfielder or central defender. Acknowledged for his passing range and accuracy, capability to command the game and calmness on the field, he earned glory for his impressive physicality.

William Carvalho full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/2592/william-carvalho/

9] Javi Martínez

Javi Best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u17WQgHJGhg

• Age: 30
• Club: Bayern Munchen
• Nation: Spain
• Stats: 51 pace, 55 shooting, 70 passing, 65 dribbling, 86 defence, 83 Physical, 84 overall.

Martínez is a flexible participant who can play as a defensive midfielder and as a centre-back. His versatility enabled Bayern Munich's powerful adoption of a bendy tactical approach. In addition to his precise tackling, physical prowess, and shielding awareness, Martínez has additionally stood out for his passing ability, technique, and vision, in addition to his robust mentality, which additionally permit him to play in a number of midfield roles.

Javi Martínez full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/795/javi-martinez/

8] Fabinho

Fabinho Best moments:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_yIFixtCkI

• Age: 24
• Club: Liverpool
• Nation: Brazil
• Stats: 71 pace, 69 shooting, 78 passing, 77 dribbling, 84 defence, 84 Physical, 85 overall.

Fabinho has appeared as one of the great defensive midfielders in the world, He is a robust, agile participant who is valued for his potential to win the ball in the midfield and own possession quickly. His position as defensive midfielder now and again calls for him to drop in addition to lower back to play as a 3rd centre-lower back to cowl for Liverpool's fullbacks. 

Fabinho full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/338/fabinho/

7] Vidal 

Vidal Best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvWjZCyJqbg

• Age: 31
• Club: FC Barcelona
• Nation: Chile
• Stats: 57  pace, 80 shooting, 79 passing, 78 dribbling, 84 defence, 83 Physical, 85 overall.

A tactically flexible and hard-workin player, Vidal is able to play everywhere in midfield roles wherein he's able to help his teammates in each defence and attack. Acknowledged for his marking, positional sense, tackling, and anticipation, attributes which permit him to be powerful at intercepting passes, prevailing returned possession, and eventually beginning an attack. He is likewise talented with right technique, pace, and stamina, in addition to right vision, right distribution, an effective shot from distance, and a watch for goal.

Vidal full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/116/arturo-vidal/

6] Matuidi 

Matuidi Best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFTHCI3OpO0

• Age: 31
• Club: Juventus
• Nation: France
• Stats: 78  pace, 68 shooting, 77 passing, 79 dribbling, 83 defence, 83 Physical, 85 overall.

Matuidi in particular is known for its energy, work rate, manoeuvrability, tenacity, physical strength, as well as discipline, positional awareness, and tactical intelligence. While not particularly skilled or talented from a technical point of view, he is a versatile and versatile team player, able to play in several other midfield positions, and begin attacking moves after winning back possession.

Matuidi full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/398/blaise-matuidi/

5] Matic 

Matic Best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oHRr5EhwXY

• Age: 30
• Club: Manchester United
• Nation: Serbia
• Stats: 56  pace, 71 shooting, 79 passing, 76 dribbling, 83 defence, 83 Physical, 86 overall.

A left-footed defensive midfielder, Matić's poise and power, further to his in-sport intelligence and tactical awareness, have enabled his attacking teammates to flourish. He is regularly used in a conserving role and displays the defence at the same time as offering cowl for attacking movements. In addition to his huge shielding skills, he may be applied as a centre-lower back, similarly supporting his group preserving a easy sheet.

Matic full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/1584/nemanja-matic/

4] Fernandinho 

Fernandinho Best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7-4IaIpFW4

• Age: 33
• Club: Manchester City
• Nation: Brazil
• Stats: 67  pace, 75 shooting, 80 passing, 79 dribbling, 85 defence, 80 Physical, 87overall.

Fernandinho is acknowledged for his acceleration and ability to shoot from distance, as well as his energy, technique, movement and work rate. He has been described in the media as a "defensive midfielder with his style of play box-to-box who played a major role in defence and attack.

Fernandinho full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/836/fernandinho/

3] Casemiro 

Casemiro Best moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRdQ_r4QSxk

• Age: 26
• Club: Real Madrid
• Nation: Brazil
• Stats: 62  pace, 69 shooting, 75 passing, 72 dribbling, 87 defence, 88 Physical, 88 overall.

Casemiro primarily plays as a defensive midfielder and also plays a box-to-box role in midfield. He is an intelligent, physically strong, aggressive, hard-working midfielder with a very high workload. He's best known for balancing his team, providing defensive support to his more attacking teammates, and giving the ball to his target after he's regained it, but with a powerful shot from outside the box. 

Casemiro full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/1916/casemiro/

2] Sergio Busquets

Sergio Busquets Best Moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IfFV_BsPgo

• Age: 30
• Club: FC Barcelona
• Nation: Spain
• Stats: 51  pace, 62 shooting, 80 passing, 81 dribbling, 86 defence, 80 Physical, 89 overall.

Considered by fans to be one of the best midfielders of his generation, Busquets is usually deployed as a central or defensive midfielder. He lacks pace, but he is good at catching loose balls and breaking up opponents' plays. His vision, ball control, physical prowess, technical prowess, cool composure on the ball and precise passing skills make him rarely relinquish his possession.

Sergio full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/21295/sergio-busquets/

1] Kanté 

Kante Best Moments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_O6TSyYAlE

• Age: 27
• Club: Chelsea
• Nation: France
• Stats: 80  pace, 66 shooting, 77 passing, 81 dribbling, 87 defence, 84 Physical, 89 overall.

An energetic, diminutive and disciplined player, Kante is known for his determined energy and excellent ball-winning skills as a box-to-box midfielder in the centre of the pitch. His immense defensive ability and attacking moves make him the best defensive midfielder of this generation. In addition to his defensive moves, he is a productive passer on the counterattack that can also score goals.

Kante full details: https://www.futhead.com/19/players/2193/ngolo-kante

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