Top 7 defensive midfielders in the world

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - Supercopa de Espana: 1st Leg
FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - Supercopa de Espana: 1st Leg

#6 Julian Weigl

Borussia Dortmund v Tottenham Hotspur - UEFA Champions League
Julian Weigl (r)

Weigl is one of the most eye-catching emerging talents in German football. His performances as a dependable defensive midfielder last season for Dortmund made him a transfer target for elite clubs in Europe during the recently concluded transfer window.

Weigl is defensively sound and likes to press opponents in midfield. He likes to distribute the ball, and is quite adept at switching the play from one wing to the other. Weigl likes to join the attack, and has the ability to shoot from distance. His performance against Real Madrid last season in the Champions League was phenomenal.

He is likely to become a star in the future.

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