Ghanian football enthusiasts agree the midfield is the most demanding position on the pitch and perhaps the most important.
Just like the energetic Thomas Partey displays, midfielders connect defense and attack and ensure that the game flows smoothly.
But of course, our very own Thomas Partey has some of the best midfield generals in the Premier League to count as rivals.
In this article, we will highlight some of the best midfielders in the Premier League at the moment competing with Thomas Partey and what makes them stand out. Feel free to check out Basketball predictions for the latest predictions on your favorite sports teams.
- Kevin De Bruyne
Arguably the best midfielder in the English Premier League and one of the best in the world, Kevin De Bryne is the definition of a complete midfielder.
De Bruyne plays mainly as a right midfielder but is capable of playing almost any position in midfield, although he thrives more in the attacking department.
He was the best player in a Manchester City team that won the Premier League with 99 points last season, scoring 15 goals and assisting eight more.
De Bruyne is a creative player with incredible dribbling, tackling, positioning, shooting, and scoring abilities. No player has provided more assists than the Belgian in the league since he arrived in 2015 with 87 assists.
This season, fans and pundits expect De Bruyne to be more productive than he was last season, especially after the signing of clinical striker Erling Haaland. As expected, Kevin seems to have carried on from where he left off last season, as he already has one assist this term.
- Bernardo Silva
Bernardo Silva is a Portuguese that plays for Manchester City. He is a creative attacking midfielder with incredible technique, making him unplayable.
Silva’s role in the team involves teaming up with teammate Kevin De Bruyne as the rich creative spark in a fluid Manchester City attacking line.
His near-perfect dribbling skills allow him to take on defenders effortlessly and set up goal-scoring chances for his teammates.
Bernardo is also dangerous around the box, making him vastly unpredictable for opposing defenders. He has been an integral part of the Machester City’s EPL team that monopolized the EPL, winning four titles in 5 seasons.
- Fabinho
Maybe Liverpool wouldn’t have come close to winning everything last season if not for the solidity Fabinho provides them in front of the defense. Fabinho is one of those midfielders whose job goes relatively unnoticed until they are absent from the team.
Luckily for Liverpool, he was always around when needed.
Fabinho is a defensive midfielder who favors effectiveness rather than flair. He solidifies the defense and holds the line while the other players can venture into the attack. His role is very defined and demanding, but he’s been able to play it effectively thanks to his tackling, passing, and positional awareness.
- Rodri
Rodri joined Manchester City in 2019 and has developed under Pep Guardiola into one of the most disciplined defensive midfielders in the league. Playing in a Manchester City team that throws almost all their players into attack, Rodri’s DM position is crucial to the squad’s success.
He plays as a box-to-box midfielder covering important spaces for his team at the right time to ensure they get the right amount of support attacking and defensive-wise.
Rodri knows when and how to switch play from midfield when needed, and he possesses a stellar tackling ability with which he wins possession for his team.
He has a healthy passing accuracy of 94% and completes around 87 passes per match on average. He scored seven goals and provided two assists in 26 games last season, which is massive for a DM, leading to Manchester City’s 99-point win.
- Ngolo Kante
Ngolo Kante has been one of the best defensive midfielders in the EPL, if not in the world since he arrived at Chelsea in 2015. Kante is famous for his incredible work rate and steller defensive abilities. He’s won the EPL multiple times during his career and won numerous individual awards, including the Premier League Player of the Season.
Kante has a relentless ball-winning ability due to his incredible stamina. He has a knack for being in the right place at the right time.
Although a defensive player, Kante can make meaningful attacking contributions during games.
While last season wasn’t the best for him, Ngolo Kante was still integral as Chelsea finished third in the league and made it to the Carabao Cup and FA Cup finals, only to get defeated by Liverpool in both.
Source: OccupyGh.com
Source: OccupyGh.com
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