5 most versatile midfielders in world football right now

Bayer 04 Leverkusen v FC Bayern Muenchen - DFB Cup Final
Bayer 04 Leverkusen v FC Bayern Muenchen - DFB Cup Final

#3 Georginio Wijnaldum | Paris Saint-Germain, Netherlands

Gini has swapped three positions in three games after joining PSG this summer
Gini has swapped three positions in three games after joining PSG this summer

The Dutchman was one of Jurgen Klopp's favorite players during his time at Liverpool, mainly because of his versatility. Georginio Wijnaldum can play in any area in the middle of the pitch and be deployed as a winger on both flanks.

The midfielder has also tested himself in the center-back position once in his career and he did just fine. He was a vital cog in the Liverpool team that made history by winning the Premier League title during the 2019-2020 campaign, bagging four goals in 37 games.

Wijnaldum left Anfield this summer and signed a three-year deal with French outfit Paris Saint-Germain. He's featured in each of their three league games so far and looks set to be a key player for Mauricio Pochettino this season.


#2 Bernardo Silva | Manchester City, Portugal

The Portuguese has been a utility player for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City
The Portuguese has been a utility player for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City

Bernardo Silva has proved to be a huge asset for Pep Guardiola in recent seasons owing to his ability to step up and produce exceptional performances even when played out of position.

Although naturally an attacking midfielder, the Portuguese has played in every midfield and attacking position on the pitch over the years. With a return of 70 goals and 70 assists in 391 appearances in his entire career, it is clear that he enjoys creating goals just as much as he likes scoring them.

Silva is expected to leave Manchester City this summer following the arrival of Jack Grealish. The Portuguese has been linked with a move to a number of Europe's elite clubs, including Barcelona, Juventus, Atletico Madrid and AC Milan.


#1 James Milner | Liverpool, England

Milner will go down as one of the most versatile players in history
Milner will go down as one of the most versatile players in history

James Milner doesn't have a favorite position on the field and it is just as simple as that. When asked about his favored role back in 2017, the Liverpool star simply replied that he would play in any position just to help his team.

The Englishman has played in every role on the pitch so far in his career except at center-back. Milner has been utilized as a central midfielder recently, but the Englishman has been deployed in a wide range of positions, including at left-back, during his Anfield stint.

The 35-year-old has made a whopping 772 total appearances at club level, with a return of 85 goals and 131 assists. When he eventually decides to hang up his boots, he will definitely go down as one of the most versatile footballers in history.

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Edited by Vishal Subramanian
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