Top 4 defensive midfielders in the Premier League this season 

Arsenal FC v Chelsea FC - Premier League
Arsenal FC v Chelsea FC - Premier League

#3 Ruben Neves

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool FC - Premier League
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool FC - Premier League

Ruben Neves has been brilliant for the Wolves this season. The Portuguese is the most stylish player on this list. He's adapted his game brilliantly after stepping up from the Championship to the Premier League. He has mostly played by the side of his idol Joao Moutinho in a midfield two and has shown the harder side of his game.

His passing range and vision is what sets him apart from the rest in this list and he makes Wolves tick. He is also a set piece specialist and with age on his side, only time will tell how far the 21 year old might go. His form is going to be vital for Wolves if they are to end in the top half of the Premier League this season.

In terms of stats this season in the Premier League, Neves averages 73 touches per game, has a passing accuracy of 82% and has 2 goals and 2 assists to his name. The 21 year old has won 44% of his tackles, won 46% of his duels, made 44 interceptions and made a total of 21 clearances.

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