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#3 N'Golo Kante
N'Golo Kante is one of the finest defensive midfielders in the game today. The Frenchman burst onto the scene at Leicester City, playing a key role in the Foxes' unlikely Premier League triumph in 2015-16.
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The 30-year-old was immediately snapped up by Chelsea, with whom he has won a Premier League, Champions League title, Europa League, and FA Cup title.
Kante, who has been a solid presence in defensive midfield for the Blues, put on a masterclass in last season's Champions League final against Manchester City.
Kante, who has made over 200 appearances across competitions for Chelsea, has also impressed for France, making 50 appearances and winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
#2 Georginio Wijnaldum
Georginio Wijnaldum was a key player in the resurgence of Liverpool as a force to be reckoned with under Jurgen Klopp.
An ever-present in the middle third of the pitch for the Reds, the Dutchman notched up 22 goals and 16 assists in almost 250 games. But his contribution to the team's cause was much more than goal contributions alone.
The 30-year-old did not hog as much of the limelight as the likes of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, or Sadio Mane. But Wijnaldum was one of the leaders and unsung stars at Liverpool and has also excelled for the Netherlands.
After leaving Anfield on a free transfer this summer, Wijnaldum has joined French giants PSG.
#1 Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne is arguably the best midfielder in the game at the moment. The Manchester City and Belgium midfield metronome has produced consistently impressive performances for club and country.
The 30-year-old is the crown jewel in Pep Guardiola's expensively assembled Manchester City team.
The assist king has racked up a century of assists across competitions for the Sky Blues and played a key role in their three Premier League wins in the last four years.
De Bruyne has also been a star performer for Belgium, scoring once and assisting twice in the Red Devils' campaign at Euro 2020, which ended in the quarter-finals against eventual champions Italy.
