Ranking the 10 best midfielders in the world

Bernardo Silva was one of the main players for Manchester City last season
Bernardo Silva was one of the main players for Manchester City last season

#9 Frenkie de Jong

Vissel Kobe v Barcelona - Preseason Friendly
Vissel Kobe v Barcelona - Preseason Friendly

Frenkie de Jong is a rising star and has already won many high-profile admirers. He is a defensive midfielder, but can also play as a centre-mid or even as a centre-back, if required. He enjoyed a memorable season with Ajax as he helped them to the domestic double. His performances led Ajax to a stunning run in the Champions League as they made it to the semifinals.

His performances against the likes of Real Madrid and Juventus were simply outstanding as he played a key role in helping his team defeat 2 heavyweights of modern-day football. He also earned a €75 million move to Barcelona in the winter transfer window, and is all set to play for Blaugrana in the upcoming season.

The Dutch youngster is excellent at passing the ball and can create scoring opportunities. He scored 4 goals and assisted 4 more in 52 games last season. He won 54 tackles in the Eredivise and had a success % of 66.

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