A compilation of the tallest world XI in modern football at the moment

Holding midfielders

Nemanja Matic (6 ft 4) - LCDM

Matic knows how to slow the tempo of the game and relieve the pressure of his teammates

Matic is renowned as a proper defensive midfielder. His role would be to break up play, and he is also good on the ball. According to the Premier League, he averages about 60 passes in a game.

He also makes very few errors which lead directly lead to goal. Matic has a successful tackle rate of 72 percent, and in his Premier League career, he has made whopping ball recoveries. The Serb can also slow down a high pressure game to allow his teammates settle down.

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Steven Nzonzi (6 ft 5) - RCDM

Nzonzi sticks to his role well and has no apologies for it

The full impact of Nzonzi's input was clearly seen as Sevilla put Manchester United to sleep in last season's UEFA Champions League tie at Old Trafford.

His defensive qualities are exceptional, as he can easily break up fast play and man-mark high value players out of a game. His great leaping ability is also pivotal when it comes to defending set pieces. He is not the type of defensive midfielder who dives into tackles, but rather calculates his interceptions.