Roy Keane has said himself that the defensive midfielder is a modern concept, with the Irishman at home in an era where central midfielders were required to do it all and 4-4-2 was the go-to shape for sides.
We’ve decided to look back at some of the division’s greatest defensive midfielders, a collection of stars who stamped their authority on Premier League pitches.
Defensive midfielders are among the most fundamental parts of a successful team, tasked with screening the defence and serving as a conduit from back to front. Midfielders are categorised now more than ever before with the days of expected box-to-box influence replaced by more specialist roles. The Premier League has had some outstanding defensive midfielders in its history, from tough-tackling midfield generals to deep-lying conductors at the base of the midfield.
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