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#3 Chelsea - Premier League
Defending Champions League holders Chelsea have one of the most exuberant midfields in the business. They have the creativity of Mason Mount and Kai Havertz, the passing range of Jorginho, and the endless stamina of N’Golo Kante.
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Chelsea also have Reece James, new-signing Saul, Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Callum Hudson-Odoi to freshen things up if and when required. Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech are also extremely versatile and can easily play in midfield.
The pairing of Kante and Jorginho has proven to be fruitful for Londoners, as they can now bring compactness into their game without being stagnant. With their star-studded midfield, Chelsea can dare to dream big.
#2 Real Madrid - La Liga
When it comes to world-class midfields, very few teams can hold a candle to Real Madrid's record-breaking lineup. The team’s famous Champions League three-peat came on the back of their insane midfielders, their warriors.
Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Casemiro were at the heart of Real Madrid’s three consecutive Champions League titles between 2016 and 2018. Modric and Kroos are both on the wrong side of 30, but that has not slowed them down in the slightest. The trio are still Real Madrid’s preferred midfield lineup and are capable of challenging any midfield on their day.
Another member of the iconic treble, Isco, is also a part of the team but has been reduced to a sporadic role. Fede Valverde and Antonio Blanco have been promoted, with the former emerging as a strong contender for a place in the starting XI.
To top it off, Real Madrid have acquired the services of Eduardo Camavinga from Rennes. The 18-year-old is one of the most talented young midfielders of this era and has the potential to be an integral part of Real Madrid.
#1 Manchester City - Premier League
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is a perfectionist and can go to any extent to create his perfect team. Thankfully, Manchester City are fully equipped to meet even his most ambitious demands. Since taking over the club in 2016, Guardiola has signed Ilkayay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, Riyad Mahrez, Rodri, and record-signing Jack Grealish. Add 2015-signing Kevin de Bruyne to the mix and you have the best midfield one could hope for.
Gundogan, De Bruyne, Silva, Rodri, Foden, Grealish, Fernandinho - City have cover in every midfield position conceivable. Their versatility in midfield has allowed them to adopt a false-nine system, which has already paid dividends in the Premier League and Champions League.
The search for excellence has turned City into an intimidating team, and we expect them to have another fruitful season in England and even Europe.
