Top 5 defensive midfielders in the world

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N'Golo Kanté posing with the World Cup trophy

#1 N'Golo Kanté

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N'Golo Kanté in action last season
He is short, he is nice, he’s the one who stopped Leo Messi, but we all know he's a cheater at cards, N'Golo Kante!

The influence of N'Golo Kanté on the pitch is simply ineffable. Wherever the Frenchman goes, he is bound to find success.

When he was at Leicester, he helped the Foxes pull off a remarkable Premier League triumph before moving to Chelsea, where he again inspired a tottering side to their sixth Premier League title. And recently, he also played an instrumental role in France's road to World Cup glory to cement his position as perhaps the best defensive midfielder in the world.

Blessed with raw pace and stamina, the 27-year-old is adept at breaking the opposition's rhythm and kick-starting counter-attacks. Besides, his extraordinary work ethic also allows him to work as a box-to-box midfielder as per the team's needs.

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