MOT forum best central midfielder poll round 1
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Toni Kroos
The joint most decorated German footballer in history with over 30 trophies including 3 Bundesliga titles, 4 La Liga titles, 6 Champions League titles and World Cup. Kroos is one of the most effective ball players in football history with a career average pass accuracy over 90%. He is known for his passing accuracy, and chance creation at both set pieces and during normal play. One 3rd of the famous Madrid Centre midfield of the last 10 years which dominated Champions League football. He's a German footballer of the year, multiple time La Liga team of the season member and Champions League squad of the season.
Federico Valverde
A later member of that famous Madrid midfield with Modric, Kroos, Casemiro and himself. Valverde showcased his versatility by slotting in at right back, defensive midfield and right wing when required. He is a key member at International level and the current Uruguay Captain for Marcelo Bielsa. He is an extremely versatile, reliable and energetic performer known for his tireless running, teamwork, work ethic and defensive diligence. He is regarded as the safe bet of the famous Madrid side able to adapt to multiple situations to enable his more flair reliant teammates to shine. 3 La Liga titles and 2 Champions League medals amongst his trophy cabinet and a 3 time La Liga Team of the Season member.
Joshua Kimmich
Another current player, Bayern Munich and Germany stalwart Joshua Kimmich has been playing Bundesliga football since he was just 19 years old. He has spent the last decade hoovering up titles and trophies for Bayern Munich. 9 League titles and a Champions League all of which Kimmich was Mr reliable. Highly versatile Kimmich has played centre midfield, defensive midfield, centre back and famously right back under Pep Guardiola. He is known for as well as this versatility his reliability, in game intelligence, defensive intelligence, elite mentality and ball striking. Kimmich Is a multiple time Bundesliga Team of the season member, a Champions League best defender winner, a German player of the season winner and a Champions League team of the season member.
Rui Costa
A member of the Portuguese golden generation of the 90s and 2000 Rui Costa was one of the most skillful and creative players of his era. During a 17 year career he won over 90 caps for Portugal, scored 26 goals and helped them to a European Championship runners up medals in 2004. At club level he helped Fiorentina to 2 Copa Italia medals before he moved to AC Milan where he played with the likes of Rivaldo and Kaka. At Milan he was a league title and Champions League winner. As a player he was known as an entertainer, an exceptional dribbler with brilliant close control and an eye for the spectacular. A multiple time Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominee, multiple time Serie A team of the season member and a AC Milan Hall of Fame member
Xavi
Johan Cruyff called him the most important player at Barcelona, Diego Maradona called him a genius and Leo Messi said he is the best Spanish player ever. During the golden era of Barcelona and Spain Xavi Hernandez was a constant for 17 years. He is the 2nd most appearence maker in Barcelona history and a member of the football 1000 club. 4 Champions League medals, 8 La Liga titles a World Cup and 2 European Championship medals he is one of the most decorated players ever. He famously said "I get the ball, I give the ball", he was the conductor, a flawless passer with exceptional technical ability and vison Xavi made every team he played in tick and he was a leader as Captain at both club and international level. La Liga player of the Year, Spanish Player of the year,UEFA Team of the year and 3 time Ballon d'Or top 3 member.
Liam Brady
The highly skilful Irish legend is regarded as one of the greatest and most beautiful to watch in the history if Arsenal football club. He was an FA Cup and Cup winners Cup winner and earned legendary status recently voted the 8th greatest player on Arsenal history. He famously moved to Italy to play for Juventus at a time when Italy was the strongest in the world League wise. 2 League titles in 2 seasons followed and a Serie A Team of the Season place. He highly skillful player he was known for his vision, passing, close control and brilliant left foot. He was a PFA Player of the Year, multiple time PFA Team of the Year member, 4 time Ballon d'Or nominee and a member of the English Football Hall of Fame.
Steven Gerrard
At one time both Pele and Zinedine Zidane were asked who they felt was the best player In the world right now, they both responded Steven Gerrard, Paolo Maldini called him the complete player. Steven Gerrard was one of the most universally respected English midfielders of all time and one of the best of his generation. As Captain he lead Liverpool to multiple trophies after a long trophy less spell and was considered one of the best leaders around. A tireless, aggressive, committed box to box midfielder Gerrard lead by example with his goals, tackles and all round play. He is a PFA Players player of the year, Young Player of the year, FWA Footballer of the Year, Champions League final Man of the Match, Premier League and English Footba Hall of Fame member.
The joint most decorated German footballer in history with over 30 trophies including 3 Bundesliga titles, 4 La Liga titles, 6 Champions League titles and World Cup. Kroos is one of the most effective ball players in football history with a career average pass accuracy over 90%. He is known for his passing accuracy, and chance creation at both set pieces and during normal play. One 3rd of the famous Madrid Centre midfield of the last 10 years which dominated Champions League football. He's a German footballer of the year, multiple time La Liga team of the season member and Champions League squad of the season.
Federico Valverde
A later member of that famous Madrid midfield with Modric, Kroos, Casemiro and himself. Valverde showcased his versatility by slotting in at right back, defensive midfield and right wing when required. He is a key member at International level and the current Uruguay Captain for Marcelo Bielsa. He is an extremely versatile, reliable and energetic performer known for his tireless running, teamwork, work ethic and defensive diligence. He is regarded as the safe bet of the famous Madrid side able to adapt to multiple situations to enable his more flair reliant teammates to shine. 3 La Liga titles and 2 Champions League medals amongst his trophy cabinet and a 3 time La Liga Team of the Season member.
Joshua Kimmich
Another current player, Bayern Munich and Germany stalwart Joshua Kimmich has been playing Bundesliga football since he was just 19 years old. He has spent the last decade hoovering up titles and trophies for Bayern Munich. 9 League titles and a Champions League all of which Kimmich was Mr reliable. Highly versatile Kimmich has played centre midfield, defensive midfield, centre back and famously right back under Pep Guardiola. He is known for as well as this versatility his reliability, in game intelligence, defensive intelligence, elite mentality and ball striking. Kimmich Is a multiple time Bundesliga Team of the season member, a Champions League best defender winner, a German player of the season winner and a Champions League team of the season member.
Rui Costa
A member of the Portuguese golden generation of the 90s and 2000 Rui Costa was one of the most skillful and creative players of his era. During a 17 year career he won over 90 caps for Portugal, scored 26 goals and helped them to a European Championship runners up medals in 2004. At club level he helped Fiorentina to 2 Copa Italia medals before he moved to AC Milan where he played with the likes of Rivaldo and Kaka. At Milan he was a league title and Champions League winner. As a player he was known as an entertainer, an exceptional dribbler with brilliant close control and an eye for the spectacular. A multiple time Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominee, multiple time Serie A team of the season member and a AC Milan Hall of Fame member
Xavi
Johan Cruyff called him the most important player at Barcelona, Diego Maradona called him a genius and Leo Messi said he is the best Spanish player ever. During the golden era of Barcelona and Spain Xavi Hernandez was a constant for 17 years. He is the 2nd most appearence maker in Barcelona history and a member of the football 1000 club. 4 Champions League medals, 8 La Liga titles a World Cup and 2 European Championship medals he is one of the most decorated players ever. He famously said "I get the ball, I give the ball", he was the conductor, a flawless passer with exceptional technical ability and vison Xavi made every team he played in tick and he was a leader as Captain at both club and international level. La Liga player of the Year, Spanish Player of the year,UEFA Team of the year and 3 time Ballon d'Or top 3 member.
Liam Brady
The highly skilful Irish legend is regarded as one of the greatest and most beautiful to watch in the history if Arsenal football club. He was an FA Cup and Cup winners Cup winner and earned legendary status recently voted the 8th greatest player on Arsenal history. He famously moved to Italy to play for Juventus at a time when Italy was the strongest in the world League wise. 2 League titles in 2 seasons followed and a Serie A Team of the Season place. He highly skillful player he was known for his vision, passing, close control and brilliant left foot. He was a PFA Player of the Year, multiple time PFA Team of the Year member, 4 time Ballon d'Or nominee and a member of the English Football Hall of Fame.
Steven Gerrard
At one time both Pele and Zinedine Zidane were asked who they felt was the best player In the world right now, they both responded Steven Gerrard, Paolo Maldini called him the complete player. Steven Gerrard was one of the most universally respected English midfielders of all time and one of the best of his generation. As Captain he lead Liverpool to multiple trophies after a long trophy less spell and was considered one of the best leaders around. A tireless, aggressive, committed box to box midfielder Gerrard lead by example with his goals, tackles and all round play. He is a PFA Players player of the year, Young Player of the year, FWA Footballer of the Year, Champions League final Man of the Match, Premier League and English Footba Hall of Fame member.