5 of the most underrated midfielders in the world right now

#3 Aurelien Tchouameni (AS Monaco)

Eintracht Frankfurt v AS Monaco - Friendly Match

Aurelien Tchouameni is regarded by many as the next big-money departure from AS Monaco, and it is difficult to argue with that opinion.

Tchouameni joined AS Monaco from Bordeaux in January 2020 for £16.2 million, and enjoyed a very good 2020/21 campaign. A defensive midfielder with excellent tacking ability and aerial prowess, the 21-year old made 36 Ligue 1 appearances for AS Monaco last season, scoring two goals and providing three assists.

🦶 Most tackles per 90 by players aged 21 and under in Europe's top 5 leagues last season - 𝟯.𝟳🇫🇷 Aurelien Tchouameni🇫🇷 Maxence Caqueret🇫🇷 Eduardo Camavinga 🤷‍♂️ Big underachievers at the U21 European Championships this summer pic.twitter.com/DQ8sItPTv6

— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) June 9, 2021

The France U21 international is starting to catch the attention of clubs across Europe. Chelsea are reportedly targeting him and it will surely take a big bid to prise him out of Ligue 1.

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#2 Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (Tottenham Hotspur)

Tottenham Hotspur v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League

A prodigious talent during his Bayern Munich days, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is now an established Premier League star who consistently starts for both club and country.

Hojbjerg was highly-rated during his Bayern Munich days and then-manager Pep Guardiola was reportedly a huge fan of the youngster. However, things did not work out for the Denmark international, who moved to Southampton in 2016 as he sought to restart his career.

Season 20/21 wrapped up with a good win. Thank you and see you next season, ready to fight⚔️ pic.twitter.com/yaXJgVmUSS

— Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (@hojbjerg23) May 23, 2021

Hojbjerg's Southampton stint was a successful one. After four seasons with the club, he moved to Tottenham Hotspur last summer for nearly £15 million, and featured in every game for them in the Premier League during the 2020/21 campaign. At the recently concluded Euros, the 25-year old was one of Denmark's best players.

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#1 Marcel Sabitzer (RB Leipzig)

1. FC Nürnberg v RB Leipzig - DFB Cup: First Round

It is hard to nail Marcel Sabitzer's position down as the midfielder is utilized in a number of various roles at club level.

Last season, Sabitzer operated as a defensive midfielder, in central midfield, on the wings and on instances as a striker as well. The Austria international is a good passer and strong defensively, and it is not surprising to see the former Rapid Wien player linked with a host of top clubs.

Sabitzer only has one year remaining on his contract with RB Leipzig, and he has been linked with clubs like Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool. The 27-year old made 24 Bundesliga starts last season, scoring eight goals and providing three assists.

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