There are several terms for the player in the deepest midfield role. The defensive midfielder. The holding midfielder. The sitting midfielder. The anchorman. They all convey roughly the same kind of ...

This article was originally published on www.si.com as The 25 Best Defensive Midfielders in World Soccer—Ranked. In today’s fast-paced game, defensive midfielders are often the unsung heroes—the ...

The football world has just bid farewell to one of its greatest legends: Sergio Busquets. The midfielder has chosen to retire at the end of the MLS season. It's time to take stock and see if he ranks ...

Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Seville defensive midfielder Lucien Agoume in the January transfer window. This ...

Whether the Villans, who have endured well-documented struggles with PSR in recent months, can agree a deal, remains to be ...

And for his work in 2024–25, the Dutchman deserves to join Rice and Caicedo in the fight to be recognised as the Premier ...

This article was originally published on www.si.com as The 25 Best Central Midfielders in World Soccer—Ranked. Trying to define a "central midfielder" in modern football is no simple task.