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Continuing the trend of predicting Team of the Season (TOTS), next up on the agenda is the midfielders who could find themselves a part of La Liga TOTS. The La Liga has been home to some truly sensational midfield players over the years, which is in keeping with the Spanish tradition of creating players with sublime touches and majestic passing ability. The Spanish top flight has given us some names to remember this season as well, and midfield continues to be an area that managers strive to get perfect in order to bring out the best on the park.
With a number of top performances throughout the course of the season, it is, of course, impossible to include everyone in this list, but there have been some stand-out superstars because of whom their respective clubs have achieved big things in La Liga this season. With Barcelona easy winners, the Catalans do of course have their own share of talent likely to make TOTS, but that doesn't mean other teams haven't given them a fight. With central talent on the agenda, here are 5 midfielders who could make the cut in La Liga TOTS:
#5 Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo)
Bucking the negative trend of only Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid players making the Spanish first team regularly, Iago Aspas has been one of those welcome inclusions that just warms your heart as a football fan. The Celta midfield player has been phenomenal since heading back to Spain and this season, in particular, has been especially fruitful for the former Liverpool man. 20 goals in 32 appearances in La Liga for a club like Celta Vigo is quite astonishing and one could argue that it is Aspas alone who is keeping the club afloat in the Spanish League.
FUT fans have already recognised the importance of the 30-year-old and he continues to be a favourite in the game. Expect this talented midfielder to creep into contention for TOTS.
#4 Casemiro (Real Madrid)
One of those players that has developed and morphed into something much better this season is Real Madrid defensive midfielder Casemiro. The Brazilian has found more playing time this season and has lived up to the faith put in him by Zinedine Zidane by providing a little bit extra in everything he does. One could argue that Los Blancos haven't had the best of La Liga campaigns this time around but that doesn't take away from the fact that individually some of the players have shone through.
Casemiro, for instance, has adapted brilliantly and is now more of a box-to-box midfielder rather than just a defensive one, bringing with it goals and assists. He is definitely one of the front-runners for a spot in TOTS.
#3 Daniel Parejo (Valencia)
Valencia have been ruthless at times this season and will play Champions League football next season. The former Champions have shown their class on several occasions this season and midfield has played a major role in keeping the team among the top brass of La Liga.
Ensuring this aspect is midfielder Daniel Parejo whose tremendous form and ability has been essential for the team's success. Parejo has 7 goals and as many assists this season in La Liga and his successful pass percentage is simply magnificent. With clubs like Barcelona interested in him, this might be the right time for La Liga TOTS to add his services to the best team from the Spanish League.
#2 Toni Kroos (Real Madrid)
Toni Kroos has amassed huge success since joining Real Madrid from Bayern Munich and the German has gone from strength-to-strength under manager Zinedine Zidane. His name is probably one of the first on the team sheet and it's no surprise too considering the sheer class and God-given ability of the man.
The 28-year-old has notched up some big numbers again this season with contributions in domestic and continental competition. An FUT darling, expect Kroos to be in La Liga TOTS with a healthy rating as he looks to cement his place among La Liga midfield icons.
#1 Sergio Busquets (Barcelona)
When you talk about the best defensive midfielders out there today, one name is recurring in every argument. That of course, being Sergio Busquets. The Spaniard has Barca blood flowing through his veins and his loyalty to the club is undoubted as his ability to pick a pass and make significant defensive contributions.
The 29-year-old has been in top form again this season and has added another layer of protection to the back line which has performed ably against some of the league's best attackers. Another huge FUT rating awaits Busquets this time around as well as a worthy inclusion in La Liga TOTS.
