Home Sport Facts Top 10 TOP 10 Top 10 best midfielders in the world 2022 - Global ranking Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 9:21 AM by Ciku Njuguna Midfielders are generally considered the backbone of any squad. Generally, the best midfielders in the world are good at building the play, keeping control of the ball and breaking defences. So, who is the no.1 midfielder? Let us look at the best midfielders in football and much more. Photo: canva.com (modified by author) Source: UGC There are different positions that midfielders can play. They act as links between the defence and attack. They can also play in central, defensive, attacking or the flanks. So, who is the best midfielder in the world in 2022? Best midfielders in the world 2022 Our list of best midfielders in the world's soccer is based on the players' input and achievements for their clubs and national teams and their overall contribution to football. 10. Joshua Kimmich Joshua Kimmich enters our list as one of best midfielders in the world in the tenth position. Kimmich previously played as a right-back. He has won numerous titles with Bayern, including the 2019/20 Champions League title. READ ALSO Bam Adebayo's age, injury, height, stats, salary, nationality Joshua celebrating his many victories. Photo: @jok_32 (Modified by author) Source: Instagram Joshua Kimmich's profile summary Full name: Joshua Walter Kimmich Nickname: Mr Versatile Date of birth: 8 February 1995 Place of birth: Rottweil Nationality: German Age: 27 years (as of February 2022) Height: 1.77 m Position: Defensive midfielder Club: Bayern Munich Instagram: @jok_32 Facebook: @JoshuaKimmich Transfer market value as of February 2022: $10 million 9. Luka Modri? The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner is undoubtedly one of the most talented players of his generation. Modric can play in the central, attacking, and defensive midfield positions. The Real Madrid playmaker is also regarded as the most outstanding Croatian footballer in history. Luka Modric of Real Madrid. Photo by Alvaro Medranda Source: Getty Images Luka Modric's profile summary Full name: Luka Modric Nickname: Cruyff of the Balkans Date of birth: 9 September 1985 Place of birth: Zadar Nationality: Croatian Age: 36 years (as of February 2022) Height: 1.72 m Position: Midfielder Club: Real Madrid Twitter: @lukamodric10 Instagram: @lukamodric10 Facebook: @LukaModri? Transfer market value as of February 2022: $11 million READ ALSO James Milner's contract, wife, net worth, age, stats, awards 8. N'Golo Kanté N'Golo Kanté plays as a central midfielder for Chelsea and the France national football team. Despite his short height, he has displayed a tremendous work rate and excellent defensive skills. Kanté helped Chelsea win the 2020/21 Champions League and the 2016/17 Premier League title. Ngolo Kante in action in a Premier League match against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in 2021. Photo by Michael Regan. Source: Getty Images N'Golo Kanté's profile summary Full name: N'Golo Kanté Nickname: NG Date of birth: 29 March 1991 Place of birth: Paris Nationality: French Age: 30 years (as of February 2022) Height: 1.68 m Position: Central midfielder Club: Chelsea Twitter: @nglkante Instagram: @nglkante Facebook: @nglkante Transfer market value as of February 2022: $59 million 7. Paul Pogba French star player Paul Pogba celebrates a victory with the national team. Photo: @PaulPogba Source: Facebook Paul Pogba is among the best players in the world's all-time ranking. He can play in a central midfield position or as a deep-lying playmaker. READ ALSO Ibrahima Konaté's wife, height, nationality, age, salary, contract, net worth 2022 Paul Labile Pogba's profile summary Full name: Paul Labile Pogba Nickname: La Pioche Date of birth: 15 March 1993 Place of birth: Lagny-Sur-Marne, Seine-Et-Marne Nationality: French Age: 28 years (as of February 2022) Height: 1.90 m Position: Central midfielder Club: Manchester United Twitter: @paulpogba Instagram: @paulpogba Facebook: @PaulPogba Transfer market value as of February 2022: $64 million 6. Bruno Fernandes Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes in action during their UEFA Champions League Round16 match against Atletico Madrid at Wanda Metropolitano on 23 February 2022. Photo: Angel Martinez Source: Instagram Since joining Manchester United from Sporting CP, Bruno Fernandes has established himself among the best midfielders in the world at the moment. In the 2018/19 season, he was the highest-scoring midfielder in Europe with 33 goals in all competitions. Bruno Fernandes profile summary Full name: Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes Nickname: Fredinhooooooo Date of birth: 8 September 1994 Place of birth: Maia, Portugal Nationality: Portuguese Age: 27 years (as of February 2022) Height: 1.79 m Position: Attacking midfielder Club: Manchester United Twitter: @B_Fernandes8 Instagram: @brunofernandes.10 Facebook: @BrunoFernandesOfficial Transfer market value as of February 2022: $106 million READ ALSO Joel Matip's height, wife, contract, Instagram, salary, net worth in 2022, and more 5. Marco Verratti Italy's Marco Veratti controls the ball in an international football match. He is one of the most talented players in his position. Photo:@Marco-Verratti Source: Facebook Starting off our list of the top five best midfielders in the world in 2022 is Marco Veratti, a creative and technically gifted player with quick dribbling skills. Veratti guided Italy to their second European Championship title in July 2021. Profile summary Full name: Marco Verratti Nickname: Gufetto Date of birth: 5 November 1992 Place of birth: Pescara, Italy Nationality: Italian Age: 29 years (as of February 2022) Height: 1.65 m Position: Central midfielder Club: Paris Saint-Germain Instagram: @marco_verratti92 Facebook: @Marco-Verratti Transfer market value as of February 2022: $64 million 4. Jorginho Jorginho is a technically gifted defensive midfielder who prefers playing as a focal point and controlling the tempo of play. He won the 2021 Champions League and Club World Cup with Chelsea and the 2020 Euros with Italy. READ ALSO Diogo Jota's age, stats, contract, Instagram, injury, height, net worth in 2022, and more Jorginho celebrates after scoring his penalty in a match against Liverpool at Wembley Stadium, 2022. Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA. Source: Getty Images The talented footballer was voted UEFA Men's Player of the Year. In addition, he is considered the best defensive midfielder in the world in 2021/22. Profile summary Full name: Jorge Luiz Frello Filho Nickname: Il Professore (The Professor), Radio Date of birth: 20 December 1991 Place of birth: Imbituba, Brazil Nationality: Italian, Brazilian Age: 30 years (as of February 2022) Height: 1.80m Position: Central midfielder Club: Chelsea Instagram: @jorginhofrello Transfer market value as of February 2022: $52 million 3. Pedri Barcelona's Pedri celebrates a goal against Valencia in a La Liga match. Photo: @Pedri Source: Twitter The 19-year-old Spaniard has surprised many with his dazzling talent and skills. He is a regular starter for Barcelona and the Spanish national football team in the central midfield position. In addition, Pedri won the 2021 Golden Boy Award for the best under-21 player in Europe. Pedri's profile summary READ ALSO Fascinating facts about David Alaba's age, wife, salary, contract, stats, net worth Full name: Pedro González López Nickname: Pedri Date of birth: 25 November 2002 Place of birth: Tegueste, Spain Nationality: Spaniard Age: 19 years (as of February 2022) Height: 1.74m Position: Central midfielder Club: Barcelona Twitter: @Pedri Transfer market value as of February 2022: $94 million 2. Frenkie de Jong The second player on our list is Netherlands star Frenkie de Jong who plays for Barcelona. He is a box-box midfielder known for his vision, passing, and dribbling techniques. De Jong has collected several individual awards, including the 2018/19 UEFA Midfielder of the Season. Frenkie de Jong during a La Liga match against Athletic Club, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. Photo by Sergio Ruiz/ Pressinphoto/ Icon Sport. Source: Getty Images Frenkie de Jong's profile summary Full name: Frenkie de Jong Date of birth: 12 May 1997 Place of birth: Arkel, Netherlands Nationality: Dutch Age: 24 years (as of February 2022) Height: 1.80m Position: Central midfielder Club: Barcelona Twitter: @DeJongFrenkie21 Instagram: @frenkiedejong Facebook: @DeJongFrenkie21 Transfer market value as of February 2022: $91 million READ ALSO Gareth Bale's wife, age, transfer, injury, height, net worth 2022 1. Kevin De Bruyne Kevin De Bruyne tops our list of best midfielders in the world at the moment. The Belgium and Manchester City star is considered the best attacking midfielder in world football. He is the only player besides Cristiano Ronaldo and Thierry Henry to have won the PFA Players' Player of the Year award back to back. Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium kicks the ball during a training session with the national team. Photo: @DeBruyneOfficial Source: Facebook Kevin De Bruyne's profile summary Full name: Kevin De Bruyne Nickname: The Ginger Pele Date of birth: 28 June 1991 Place of birth: Drongen, Ghent, Belgium Nationality: Belgian Age: 30 years (as of February 2022) Height: 1.81m Position: Attacking midfielder Club: Manchester City Twitter: @DeBruyneKev Instagram: @kevindebruyne Facebook: @DeBruyneOfficial Transfer market value as of February 2022: $106 million Ranking among the best midfielders in the world is a massive privilege. However, that does not undermine their qualities. So, who else do you think deserved mention? Let us know in the comments who is your favorite midfielder ever. READ ALSO Toni Kroos' wife, age, achievements, contract, Twitter, net worth in 2022 and more READ ALSO: AFC Leopards' players, owner, trophies, world rankings, history Sportsbrief.com recently published a detailed account about the passion and talent that drives the top tier Kenyan team, AFC Leopards. 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