There was once a time when midfielders were required to do it all. Now, however, sides are seeking specialists and defensive midfield is an integral area of any team. From the enforcers to the artists ...

There are several terms for the player in the deepest midfield role. The defensive midfielder. The holding midfielder. The sitting midfielder. The anchorman. They all convey roughly the same kind of ...

Manchester United need to move shrewdly this summer. After a season to forget that left the fans despondent, the bosses know they can’t afford any more missteps. There is an urgency to regain ...

Trying to define a "central midfielder" in modern football is no simple task. With positions more fluid than ever and tactical roles constantly evolving, midfielders today are asked to do a bit of ...

Starting your Manager Career Mode in EA Sports FC 26 is more exciting than ever, with new options to pick up a career in tandem with the real-life football season and more control over your squad's ...

Leon Goretzka is an affordable target on FM26. / Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images Some of the most popular formations in the world are built around defensive midfielders. There are plenty of ...

Now that July is upon us and the transfer window is officially open, Manchester City ought to be hard at work looking to bolster their ranks. They've already signed two players in Jesus Navas and ...

Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has vowed to add more goals and assists to his games despite already being considered one of the best in his position. The 24-year-old has been a key player for Enzo ...

Since then, the English defensive midfielder has received a consistent role in their midfield and featured in 97 matches, and he chipped in with a handful of goals along the way. He has also covered ...

The serious injury suffered by Andreas Christensen, which could rule him out for around four months, has forced FC Barcelona ...