Top 10 midfielders in La Liga this season (2019/20)

#3 SAUL, ATLETICO MADRID

Saul in action for Atletico Madrid

Another Atletico Madrid midfielder who has been linked with some of the biggest clubs in the world, Saul has enjoyed another phenomenal season.

The Spain international has played in a variety of positions this season, also covering as left-back when needed. Excellent defensively and a good passer, Saul signed a nine-year contract with Atletico Madrid in 2017, which has seen tied him to the Rojiblancos for the forseeable future

This season he has made 35 appearances in La Liga, scoring six goals. He leads the squad for tackles per game and interceptions per game.

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#2 TONI KROOS, REAL MADRID

Toni Kroos has run the Real Madrid midfield

One of the best signings Real Madrid have made this century. Toni Kroos joined Real Madrid from Bayern Munich for a fee of €30 million in 2014 and has played a vital role in the club's successes since.

Six years since Toni Kroos joined Real Madrid. Trophies followed 🏆 pic.twitter.com/vKNwM3L08c

— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 17, 2020

The German international has made more than 250 appearances for the club in all competitions since 2014, forming a formidable midfield partnership with Luka Modric and Casemiro. An excellent passer, the 30-year has often acted as the midfield metronome, setting the tempo of the game.

The former Bayer Leverkusen player has made 34 appearances in the league, scoring four goals and providing five assists.

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#1 CASEMIRO, REAL MADRID

Casemiro provides balance to the Real Madrid midfield

Regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, Casemiro has been at his usual best for Real Madrid in La Liga this season.

The Brazil international shields the defence excellently, which helps the likes of Luka Modric and Toni Kroos to worry less about their defensive duties. An excellent tackler who is also strong aerially, Casemiro provides balance to the star studded Los Blancos side.

Toni Kroos, €25M.Luka Modric, €35M.Casemiro, €5M.Real Madrid spent just €65 million on one of the GREATEST trio’s of all time. pic.twitter.com/dIiIMJYXYU

— TC #34. (@totalcristiano) July 17, 2020

This season, the 28-year-old has made 33 appearances in La Liga, scoring four goals and providing three assists. The former Porto player leads the squad for tackles per game and comes second for interceptions per game. However, he also commits more fouls per game than any of his teammates.

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