Ranking the 9 best midfielders of the 21st Century

Man United vs Juventus midfield battle.
Man United vs Juventus midfield battle.

#4 Andrea Pirlo

Parma FC v AC Milan - Serie A
Parma FC v AC Milan - Serie A

Pirlo is considered to be the greatest midfielder Italy have ever produced in its history. He was a versatile player who played in different roles in midfield. Pirlo was a creative player whose passing accuracy was near perfect. He was a dangerous long-range shooter and a set-piece specialist.

Having made 116 appearances and scored 13 goals, Pirlo played an instrumental role in helping Italy win the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. He has played for 20 seasons in Italy for different clubs like Brescia, Inter Milan, Reggina, AC Milan, and Juventus.

#3 Paul Scholes

Manchester United v Swansea City - Premier League
Manchester United v Swansea City - Premier League

Paul Scholes's contemporaries consider him as the best midfield opponent to ever play against. Short in stature, his vision was second to none on the football field, was a risky tackler and made runs inside the opposition penalty area to score some clinical goals for Manchester United in his prime. His trademark style of shooting from a distance was a delightful sight for football fans to watch.

Being a member of the famous class of 92, Scholes made 499 appearances and scored 107 goals for Manchester United. In his career at the club, he won 11 Premier League trophies and 2 Champions League titles for them.

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