True attacking midfielders are a rare breed at the elite level. As the game’s tactical trends have evolved, the traditional No. 10 role has slowly started to disappear (defensive midfield string ...

With the World Cup over, who were the best men's soccer central and/or defensive midfielders in the world this past year? Our global vote has you covered in the 10th anniversary edition of the ESPN FC ...

With the World Cup over, who were the best men's soccer attacking midfielders in the world this past year? Our global vote has you covered in the 10th anniversary edition of the ESPN FC 100.

After anchoring Spain's midfield in a tactical masterclass against France, Rodri looks completely back to his peak following his ACL recovery. The Robbies discuss his incredible comeback performance ...

The 2026 World Cup is over. Spain defeated Argentina in the final, with England having finished third overall. Now that the dust has settled, let’s take a look back at the action that unfolded. Today, ...

Everyone is so busy ripping apart the current Premier League for not being as good as it was, but instead of getting swept up in nostalgia, let’s actually appreciate some of the young guns who are ...

Larissa asked: Mikel Arteta seems determined to keep his favoured line-up every week, despite having two strong players in each position, except left of attack - is the squad morale beginning to ...

Declan Rice (left) and Bruno Guimaraes celebrate their first piece of silverware together after victory in the Community Shield - Eddie Keogh/Getty Images As an Arsenal midfielder, Mikel Merino was ...

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