15. Nicolò Barella
Since breaking out in the 2021 Euros, Barella has been a mainstay for Inter Milan. Benefitting from a Champions League Final run last year, Barella finds himself on the edge of this top 15 list. With great dribbling and passing, look for him as a solid option to connect your defense to attack.
Overall: 86
Position: CDM
Team: Inter
Nation: Italy
Top Three Stats:
- 85 Dribbling
- 83 Passing
- 80 Physical
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14. Jamal Musiala
One of the exciting young midfielders to break out last season. Musiala impressed for both club and country. It should come as no surprise that he is a former Chelsea exile as well. His elite dribbling is what sets him apart and lands him on this list.
Overall: 86
Position: CAM
Team: FC Bayern München
Nation: Germany
Top Three Stats:
- 91 Dribbling
- 85 Pace
- 76 Passing
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13. Sandro Tonali
Another Serie A midfielder with a breakout campaign, unfortunately his first season at Newcastle has been cut short. Regardless, a deep run in the Champions league benefited Tonali greatly last season. With good pace and physicality, look for him to dominate the defensive midfield.
Overall: 86
Position: CDM
Team: Newcastle Utd
Nation: Italy
Top Three Stats:
- 84 Pace
- 84 Physical
- 82 Defending
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12. Pedri
The oldest of the new generation in Barcelona, Pedri has remained the starlet leading the line. Injuries and lack of consistency at the club has hampered his early trajectory, but when Pedri is on the field, he is still one of the best. His dribbling and passing is what will benefit your team the most.
Overall: 86
Position: CM
Team: FC Barcelona
Nation: Spain
Top Three Stats:
- 88 Dribbling
- 82 Passing
- 78 Pace
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11. Jude Bellingham
Right there with Musiala, Bellingham was one of the starlets to take the world by a storm. After taking over the World Cup in 2022, Bellingham earned his move to Real Madrid. His good dribbling and physicality make him a tank on the ball.
Overall: 86
Position: CM
Team: Real Madrid
Nation: England
Top Three Stats:
- 85 Dribbling
- 82 Physical
- 79 Passing
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10. Martin Ødegaard
A one time Madrid prodigy, Ødegaard took some time to find his home. Since landing at Arsenal, he has shot to stardom, becoming a premier attacking midfielder. His great passing and dribbling will serve any team just as nicely.
Overall: 87
Position: CAM
Team: Arsenal
Nation: Norway
Top Three Stats:
- 88 Passing
- 87 Dribbling
- 81 Shooting
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9. Frenkie de Jong
A member of the famous 2018/19 Ajax team, de Jong swiftly completed a move to Barcelona after the Champions League Semi Final run. In several times of turmoil at Barcelona since, de Jong has been perhaps their most consistent performer, never letting the club's form affect him. He brings similar strengths as Ødegaard, but can play a little deeper in your team.
Overall: 87
Position: CM
Team: FC Barcelona
Nation: Netherlands
Top Three Stats:
- 87 Dribbling
- 86 Passing
- 82 Pace
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8. Luka Modrić
At this point, Modrić is one of the mainstays of European football. Age finally appeared to catch up to him last season, but only in stamina, not ability. He can still turn in brilliant performances when called upon. As always, he’s going to provide you with elite passing and dribbling.
Overall: 87
Position: CM
Team: Real Madrid
Nation: Croatia
Top Three Stats:
- 89 Passing
- 87 Dribbling
- 76 Shooting
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7. Joshua Kimmich
Joshua Kimmich continues his quiet dominance at Bayern. The long term right back has finally fully transitioned back to his natural CDM role, and hasn’t lost a step. Unlike some on this list, he’s going to pair good defense with dribbling and passing for your team.
Overall: 88
Position: CDM
Team: FC Bayern München
Nation: Germany
Top Three Stats:
- 88 Passing
- 84 Dribbling
- 82 Defense
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6. Federico Valverde
The star of the 2022 Champions League final, Valverde was the first piece of the next generation in the Madrid midfield. To this day, he might still be one of the most underrated. His pace out of midfield is an absolute weapon.
Overall: 88
Position: CM
Team: Real Madrid
Nation: Uruguay
Top Three Stats:
- 88 Pace
- 84 Passing
- 84 Dribbling
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5. Bernardo Silva
Starting his career on the right side, it took a few years for Silva to become a regular in Guardiola’s team. Recently, Silva has been integral, elite in both the center and on the right, he has become the Swiss army knife of the team. You will be able to dribble around anyone with his elite stats.
Overall: 88
Position: CM
Team: Manchester City
Nation: Portugal
Top Three Stats:
- 92 Dribbling
- 86 Passing
- 78 shooting
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4. Bruno Fernandes
After overachieving last campaign, Manchester Utd are struggling this season. Fernandes is still an elite player, but it will be interesting to see if his rating stays so high next year. Right now, take advantage of his elite passing and great shooting.
Overall: 88
Position: CAM
Team: Manchester UTD
Nation: Portugal
Top Three Stats:
- 90 Passing
- 86 Shooting
- 83 Dribbling
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3. Casemiro
Casemiro has struggled with injuries this season, but has been a rock in the defensive midfield position for years before that. His defending and physicality sets him apart from other defensive midfielders in this list.
Overall: 89
Position: CDM
Team: Manchester Utd
Nation: Brazil
Top Three Stats:
- 89 Defending
- 88 Physical
- 79 Passing
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2. Rodri
The engine of the City midfield, this season has highlighted Rodri’s importance to the squad. With a clutch goal in the Champions League final last year, Rodri can do it all. However, defending, physical, and passing are three of the things he does best.
Overall: 89
Position: CDM
Team: Manchester City
Nation: Spain
Top Three Stats:
- 85 Defending
- 84 Physical
- 80 Passing
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1. Kevin De Bruyne
After years, KDB has finally established himself as the stand alone best attacking midfielder in the world. Some would say he’s been there for a long time, but his treble winning campaign has certainly cemented it. His passing, shooting, and dribbling are all elite.
Overall: 91
Position: CAM
Team: Manchester City
Nation: Belgium
Top Three Stats:
- 94 Passing
- 88 Shooting
- 87 Dribbling
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