Attacking midfielders are the creative force behind any successful football team. They are responsible for controlling the tempo of the game, creating scoring opportunities, and scoring goals themselves. we at SHOLY NATION SPORTS will take a look at the top attacking midfielders in the world right now. The rankings are in no particular order.
1. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
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Kevin De Bruyne is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world. His exceptional passing ability, vision, and goal-scoring record make him a key player for both Manchester City and the Belgian national team.
2. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
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Jude Bellingham is one of the most promising young players in the world. His exceptional vision, passing ability, and goal-scoring record make him a standout attacking midfielder.
3. Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)
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Jamal Musiala has been outstanding for both Bayern Munich and the German national team. His exceptional dribbling skills, vision, and goal-scoring record at this young age make him a top attacking midfielder.
4. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
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Lionel Messi is arguably the greatest player of all time. His exceptional dribbling skills, vision, and goal-scoring record make him a standout attacking midfielder.
5. Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
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Florian Wirtz is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or left winger for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and the Germany national team.
6. Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)
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Martin Odegaard is a talented and intelligent attacking midfielder. His exceptional vision, passing ability, and goal-scoring record make him a key player for both Arsenal and the Norwegian national team and one of the best in the world.
7. Pedri (Barcelona)
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Pedri is a creative and technically gifted midfielder. His exceptional vision and passing ability make him a standout attacking midfielder.
8. Luka Modrić (Real Madrid)
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Luka Modrić is a masterful playmaker and controller of the game. His exceptional vision, passing ability, and his work rate make him a key player for both Real Madrid and the Croatian national team.
9. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
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Bruno Fernandes is a prolific goal-scoring midfielder. His exceptional vision, passing ability, and goal-scoring record make him a key player for both Manchester United and the Portuguese national team.
10. Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
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Cole Palmer is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Chelsea and the England national team. His exceptional vision, passing ability, and goal-scoring record make him a key player for both Chelsea and the English national team.
Notable Mention
1. Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
2. Kai Havertz (Arsenal)
3. Hakan ÇalhanoÄŸlu (Inter Milan)
4. Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)