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Jul 4, 2020 · Jean Tigana. Far from your stereotypical brute of a defensive midfielder, Tigana’s nimble frame perhaps lured opponents into a false sense of security; the truth is he was one of the most combative and tireless midfielders you are ever likely to see. Tigana’s work ethic and ability to dominate the centre of the pitch saw him become a ...
2 days ago · The ultimate midfield destroyer, N’Golo Kante was an unknown quantity when he joined Leicester from Caen in the summer of 2015 – but after starring in the Foxes’ fairytale 2015/16 Premier ...
Apr 20, 2020 · The ever-smiling N'Golo Kante is considered by many as the best defensive midfielder in the world at the moment. The Frenchman is known for his relentless running, outrageous tackles, selfless ...
From Sergio Busquets to Rodri, here’s a list of 4 of the world’s best central defensive midfielders of the past decade or so: Sergio Busquets – Barcelona Champion and World Cup winner; Rodri – Manchester City Champion; N’Golo Kante – Chelsea and Leicester City star, also man-of-the-match in a Champions League Final.
Feb 23, 2022 · HEIR ‘Makelele Role’ should be renamed ‘Kante Role’, claims Darren Bent, who insists that Chelsea’s N’Golo is the best defensive midfielder ‘we’ve ever seen’
May 10, 2024 · Marco Tardelli. Tardelli steams into a challenge at the 1982 World Cup / Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images. Regarded as one of Italy’s greatest ever midfielders, Tardelli was the cornerstone of ...
Jul 1, 2023 · N’Golo Kante has been a magnet for major trophies during his career to date, a midfielder who has been firmly at the centre of his side’s successes. Leicester unearthed the midfielder at Caen and secured a £5.6 million deal for Kante, a figure the Foxes would recoup five-fold after a debut season that saw the Frenchman star in the club’s shock Premier League title success.
