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#4 Casemiro
Last season, Casemiro scored 7 goals, registered 3 assists, but picked up 13 yellow cards. Casemiro is a pure antithesis of the perfect Brazilian blend of football, he is a destroyer rather than a creator. He is an enforcer of the highest quality and his presence benefits both his club Real Madrid and his country Brazil. He is hardworking, has extreme patience and is very determined on the pitch. He is also full of running all through the game, which means he cover a lot of ground and is almost everywhere on the pitch. He is the ultimate unsung hero of both teams.
Casemiro has been part of teams that rely on wave after wave of attack and do not spend much thought on defending and this is why his presence is vital. He already leads his team in interceptions and tackles and is actually the one doing all the dirty work for his team. He holds his position above the back four and his only aim in life is to defend. This frees up his midfield partners and allows them to enjoy freedom at attack without fear. In the 16/17 season, Casemiro scored 6 goals, had 4 assists to his name and was shown the yellow card 15 times.
Casemiro is not the most skillful Brazilian around, and certainly not the flamboyant. There will be no showboating or stepovers either. But he brings a quality unlike any to the pitch and he is one of the world’s best in his position.
