Top 5 central midfielders in Europe right now

#2 Kevin De Bruyne

The Belgian has emerged as one of the top central midfielders in Europe at the moment

A vital cog in Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side that ran riot on their way to claiming the English Premier League title last season, Belgian superstar Kevin De Bruyne is without doubts, one of the elite central midfielders in Europe at the moment.

The 27-year-old has taken his game to a higher level under the aforementioned manager, consistently producing exceptional performances that have earned him a lot of recognition across the continent. His impressive displays for the Etihad outfit during the previous campaign hasn't gone unnoticed, with the Belgian earning a nomination in the UEFA Awards gala that took place recently.

His incredible vision, decent passing and amazing confidence are his major strengths but the Manchester City superstar also thrives on his ability to dominate the middle of the pitch, orchestrating team play and busting forward at vital moments to create clear-cut chances for his teammates as well as sending the ball into the back of the net by himself.