According to the world's current ranking for world defensive midfielders state it clearly that the Blackstars player, and an Arsenal player as well being part of the best ten in the whole world.
9) THOMAS PARTEY
After an underwhelming first season at the Emirates stadium, Thomas Partey finally seems to be living up to his hefty £45 million price tag at Arsenal this season. The Ghanaian midfielder has benefited from an improvement in the quality within the gunners squad and has gone about his business in the defensive midfield role with so much swagger and confidence.
8) Aurelien Tchouameni( AS Monaco)
Once a target for Manchester United and Chelsea lasg summer, Aurelien Tchouameni still remains one of most sought after the defensive midfielders in the world.
7) Marcelo Brozovic( Inter Millan)
Inter Millan might be having a largely inconsistent season one player who called his head up high for his performances and is Marcelo Brozovic who has been as excellent as always in his defensive midfield.
6) Declan Rice (West ham)
Declan Rice has really come of age for West Ham United this season, and is undoubtedly one of the best defensive midfielders in the English Premier league at the moment.
5) Rodri (Manchester City)
It's save to say that Rodri has been one of the many reasons why Manchester City are still in the hunt for a treble this season.