In the 100 years since the development of world football, the division of labor in player positions has become increasingly blurred, but the role of the midfielder on the court has never been diminished. Since the Brazilian national team first tried the 433 system in the 1960s, the prototype of the defensive midfielder has been born. The characteristic of the defensive midfielder is to control the rhythm, perform double interceptions in the air and on the ground, and thus form the first step from defense to attack. He should have the most practical skills and physical fitness, while maintaining a good overall view and a clear mind. When the two sides form a tug-of-war, their ability to control the overall situation on the court will play an important role in the team. When encountering teams with different styles, the midfielder's familiarity with the opponent can affect the performance of the entire team. , as football matches become more and more intense, a new positional division of labor between double midfielders and free midfielders has emerged, and their functions are similar. The midfielder is responsible for the organizational tasks of connecting the midfield and the midfield. For a long time, because he could not play a pure charge role, he could only serve as an auxiliary task to cooperate with the organizational forwards on the court to participate in the offensive and defensive transitions of the game. Therefore, he is similar to an engineer player on the court, but now he plays more of a dual role of organizing defense and organizing offense.

Football in the middle of the last century still tended to be offensive. The Brazilian Moreira modified the 424 system and added an unknown player to the midfielder who already had Zagallo and Didi. player Zito. This reform was actually a helpless move caused by Pele's injury at the time. Unexpectedly, it was of great significance. Zito suddenly became an alternative player for the Brazilian team to participate in the 1962 World Cup. Although his achievements were far from the same as those of the Brazilian team at that time Lin Cha made comparisons, but his outstanding performance in the midfielder position still attracted attention. In the 1980s, the role of the defensive midfielder became more obvious. In the 1982 World Cup, Brazil's Falcao and Italy's Tardelli became famous in this position. In the following eight years, outstanding players such as Matth?us, Tigana, and Rob Robson emerged. After entering the 1990s, international football tactics became richer and the game moved faster. During this period, forwards became more and more cunning, which placed more cruel demands on the defensive system of defenders. Coinciding with each other is that in order to pursue victory, coaches generally hope to change the traditional layout of 4 defenders to 3 defenders. This is invisible. It adds greater difficulty to the requirements of the midfielder. And everyone also realizes that the midfielder is the first iron gate in front of the defense. If you have a trustworthy man to guard the pass, and Wan Fumo plays the defensive midfielder well, you will have a trustworthy defense line on the court. For a time, defensive midfielders sprung up like mushrooms after a rain. Dutch star Rijkaard has attracted the attention of fans with his unique and different defensive style and organizational talents. His style of play seems to inject a wholehearted vitality into the defensive midfielder.

Nearly all of the best defensive midfielders at the time were in the Italian league, which was known for its defense. After Rijkaard, there were Russian Salimov and Portuguese Sousa.... Coincidentally, both have become Italy's best players with their outstanding performances in this position. On the other hand, the Brazilian team won the 1994 World Cup under the leadership of Pereira. The key reason was that during the World Cup in the United States, they abandoned Ray's "Player maker" star tactics and used two honest and down-to-earth concise players. As the team's winning weapon, these two players are Dunga and Silva. During the game, they used the flexible connection and exchange to fully utilize the double midfielder system, so much so that some people asserted at the time that the future of football The winning factor is the midfielder!

Today, another group of midfielders has grown up. They already have rich experience and fruitful results. The main assessment criteria for measuring the ability of a midfielder are passing efficiency, assist success rate, Defensive accuracy and overall judgment rate are basic. In addition, if you have excellent scoring ability, it is more in line with today's multi-functional characteristics. Next, we will list 10 recognized outstanding players who are still serving in today's football. Let’s give an introduction to midfielders, hoping that their characteristics can give us a glimpse of the importance attached to midfielders in today’s football.

Vodka Spirits - Roy Keane (Roy Keane)

Honor: 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997 Charity Shield Champion; 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000 League champion; 1994, 1996, 1999 FA Cup champion; 1999 European Champions Cup champion;

Introduction: In fact, when he joined Manchester United in 1993 with the highest transfer fee of 3.75 million pounds in England, Baseball Keane was regarded as Robson's successor, and when Ince moved to Inter Milan, Keane had learned to use his domineering trademark to contain the well-planned attacks of his opponents. Although he is large and muscular, don't underestimate his sensitivity. In fact, using lightning-fast kicks to disrupt the opponent's offense is his unique skill in Manchester United. Now 29 years old, Keane is in the golden stage of his football career. He seems to be a moving wall on the court. He can be seen no matter where the opponent attacks from. In addition to his unparalleled defense, his Adding assists is also regarded as the secret weapon of Manchester United's game.

Technical characteristics: Keane plays the role of the soul of the team in Ferguson's 442 system. He likes to use his fierce eyes to deal with opponents. Perhaps it is because he has practiced boxing since he was a child. Keane is on the court. It is as ferocious as a tiger descending from the mountain. Although Keane is a right-footed player, he also has a chilling left foot. Keane is good at striking out with his spicy right foot when fighting with his opponent while also stepping forward with his left foot to block the opponent's passing route. Usually in this situation, he can maintain the balance of his body as much as possible so that he can immediately Converting a defensive effort into United's attack. Although passing is not Keane's biggest feature, he will also use his familiarity with reading the game to find favorable spaces to create opportunities for the team. Many times, Keane also uses his indestructible deterrence to deflect the ball from The team's penalty area has been brought to the opponent's penalty area and then the shooting task is completed personally. Keane, who has all-round qualities, is also excellent in air defense. He may not be as tall as his opponents, but his advantages in positioning and judgment allow him to often block the best air ball routes. Once the opponent breaks through his defense with difficulty, Keane can also rely on his bloody shoveling skills to carry out the final interference, and he is therefore regarded as the most perfect defensive midfielder in today's football.

Disadvantages: Keane’s biggest problem is his bad temper. His strong vodka-like character often worries his coach, and fans believe that Keane’s character determines his performance on the court. Ability, so violent temper created a Keane who is feared on the court.

New Black Swan - Patrick Vieira

Honor: 1998 World Cup Champion; 2000 European Cup Champion; 1998 League Champion, FA Cup Champion;

Introduction: Vieira, who was born in Senegal, attracted attention as a leader among the young generation in the French League at the age of 18. At that time, everyone including Shanghai Shenhua had a chance to get him. But in the end, Vieira joined the gold-plated AC Milan team, which is famous for its midfielders. At that time, the AC Milan team already had outstanding midfielder candidates such as Albertini and Desailly, and Vieira's arrival was therefore regarded as a typical example of being born at the wrong time. Vieira also faces a lot of pressure in the French national team. The midfielder candidates like Vieira in the French national team include Deschamps, Petit, Thuram and Desailly, although the latter two are all because of their versatility. However, for Vieira, he still did not have a chance to play the main role in the French national team. However, from an age perspective, Vieira's prospects are the most worthy of investment. Due to Deschamps' withdrawal from the national team and Petit's absence, Vieira may be able to take the lead at this time.

Technical features: What makes Vieira outstanding is that his rough style of play contains many necessary elements of modern football. In his role of guarding the center of the pitch, Vieira uses rough African People's unique understanding of football has replaced sophisticated defensive skills, but the defensive style of five big and three rough often leaves opponents at a loss. With his natural long legs, Vieira's superiority in positional sense is obvious. Vieira is actually very difficult to define whether it is measured from defense or offense. Many of his irregular movements are actually his The biggest trick.

In addition, Vieira's head is not big, but his mind is very flexible. He is a player who gives people a sense of solidity and is good at forcing opponents with fast movements, oppressive squeezing, impromptu attacks and vicious defense. His defensive style is quite similar to that of Rijkaard; however, in terms of offense, Vieira is completely different from Rijkaard. His overall view of the situation still needs to be improved. In addition to relying on his height advantage, Vieira often makes guest appearances. In addition to playing the role of a bomber in the penalty area, Vieira also has the ability to insert long shots from Keane's back row.

Disadvantages: Many battles are based on a large number of fouls. Vieira is dancing on the court, so he is often sent off the field with red cards for fouls.

Mad Dog--Edgar Davids (Edgar Davids)

Honor: 1992 UEFA Cup; 1993 KNVB Cup; 1993, 1994, 1995 Dutch Super Cup ; 1994, 1995, 1996 Dutch League Champions, 1995 European Champions Cup, 1995 European Super Cup, 1995 Toyota Cup Champion; 1998 Italian League Champion

Introduction: Although his short stature is disdainful, he is on the court No one dares to look down upon his unreasonable playing style, and his teammates are proud of having such a player. Strictly speaking, Davis cannot be considered a defensive midfielder. Since his understanding of football has transcended the level of division of labor in football positions, Davis gives fans the feeling that he is capable of playing any role on the court except goalkeeper. of every location. And this dark-skinned player is more like a battery full of energy. He doesn't seem to feel tired after every game. Opponents often involuntarily panic in front of Davis, and this unreasonable guilt just reflects the respect the opponents have for him. It is well known that Davis's glaucoma once prevented him from playing, but later passed After receiving treatment in the United States, the ambitious player didn't seem to take it seriously. As a result, he returned to the game under circumstances beyond ordinary people's imagination and still performed well. Davis, who has now entered the recovery stage, seems to be even more careless, and this confidence with a domineering arrogance has made Davis a generational master in the defensive midfielder.

Characteristics: The disheveled Davis has no specific position restrictions on the court, but when he takes on the important role of defensive midfielder, his unique black wildness and the traditional European collective concept are reflected. is still obvious. His agility and start-up speed are extremely fast. When the opponent's planned attack is interfered with by Davis's indiscriminate beating before it is implemented, it is meaningless. Davis himself is useless. Fatigue. His skills are concise and practical, he has excellent team spirit, and he can rush to the front of the line of fire in critical moments. And with his arms swinging wildly and his feet running wildly, it's as if he doesn't need to expend energy to run all over the court. Such good capital naturally makes Davis more indispensable than a traditional midfielder. predict. Unlike most Dutch people, his thunderbolt-like tenacity and fighting spirit are exactly what the Dutch need, so Davis is a landmark figure in the Dutch team.

Disadvantages: The problem of glaucoma often causes inexplicable errors in judgment during competitions.

Conductor - Fernando Carlos Redondo Neri

Honor: 1985 17-year-old America Youth Championship Champion; 1995, 1997 Spanish League Champion; 1997 Spanish Super Cup Champion ; 1998 and 2000 European Champions Cup champion; 1998 Toyota Cup champion

Introduction: After the 1994 World Cup, Redondo had to cut off his long hair because coach Passarella asked him to do so. And categorically refused to enter the national team. Although the current national team no longer has such requirements for Redondo, Redondo seems to have given up on the national team. Before the new season, Real Madrid bought Figo at a high price, and the new president Florentino began to exclude the Sanspa players from the original club. Redondo became the first one to be excluded. Milan has a quick eye and quick hands. , immediately got Redondo, who won the European Champions Cup Most Valuable Award last season, but it was very regrettable that when Redondo arrived at the Milan team, he had to rest for several weeks because he was injured in a friendly match. This is undoubtedly sad news for the Milan team.

Redondo, who was in the Milan team, could not continue to wear the number 6 because the AC Milan club had long stated that it would reserve this number for Baresi forever, so he chose the jersey number 16, which is closest to the number 6. Coach Menotti once said: "Redondo's feet are so beautiful that he can play the violin!"

Technical characteristics: Redondo, who has a classical temperament, long hair on his shoulders, and a tall body, has great vision on the court. Open and responsive, his tall stature, skillful skills and dazzling passing are all breathtaking. Redondo is used to using his brain to control the operation of football. He can exert strong pressure on opponents and use his experienced experience to drive the enthusiasm of the team. When the team is falling behind, Redondo can act as a leader to challenge the situation. Raise the beam. Although he is not particularly fast, Redondo is more concerned about showing his personal abilities in regional defense. His ever unpredictable penetration in the middle is one of his best tricks. In addition, this player's interception skills are also incredible. His impeccable defense and hearty offense are the team's top products. Even an injured Redondo can still bring deterrence to opponents.

Disadvantages: His untamable personality has always made his football career unsatisfactory, and constant injuries have limited his ability to make further breakthroughs.

The pinnacle of success - Josep Guardiola

Honor: 1992 Olympic gold medal; 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1998, 1999 league championship; 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996 Spanish Super Cup champion; 1992 European Champions Cup, 1992, 1998 European Super Cup champion, 1997, 1998 Spanish Copa del Rey champion, 1997 European Cup Winners Cup champion

Introduction: Guardiola as The most outstanding product cultivated by Barcelona's youth sports system has reached impeccable skills and is also absorbing a lot of experience. Therefore, he is a player who can give people a sense of trust in the team. Barcelona's local Fans affectionately nicknamed him 'Pep' to show their respect for the player. With good looks and a tall figure, he was once considered the hope of Spain. However, due to injuries, his achievements were far from the level expected of him. Now Guardiola is about to enter his thirties, but his position in Spain is still irreplaceable. His role in the team is also extremely important. If he is not in good condition, the entire team will be demoralized. If people If you see an energetic Guardiola standing on the court, the Bulldogs will immediately show their true nature as a top European team and resist the enemy thousands of miles away.

Technical characteristics: Guardiola is a typical defensive midfielder. He does not have excessive ambitions to participate in the team's offense, but he will definitely upset his opponents within his ability. Guardiola has a broad vision, and the scalpel-like long balls he has honed as a result are unmatched by anyone at the same position in football today. Guardiola is used to standing like a majestic tower in the midfield and backfield, and his desperate style when intercepting opponents has also left him scarred. He is a natural leader, and his extraordinary moves on the court and his ease of strolling can give great appeal to his teammates. Therefore, in the next few years, Guardiola will still be the team's anchor.

Disadvantages: Often unstable due to injuries.

Old scalper - Demetrio Albertini

Honor: 5 Italian League titles, 3 Italian Super Cup titles, 1 UEFA Champions League, 1 Toyota Cup , 1 European Super Cup

Introduction: As early as in the old Maldini’s national youth team, Albertini was defined as the brains of the team. His natural leadership talents made him be recognized as a young man. Considered one of the best of the future generation of Italian players. Since he comes from a wealthy family, his trajectory as a player is also enviable. Albertini has been regarded as the good boy of the Milan team since his debut. Although he shoulders the responsibility of midfielder on the court, the difference is that he does not have the slightest domineering or eye-catching style. He gives the impression of being conscientious and conscientious. And this responsible attitude is precisely one of the necessary elements of the midfielder.

Currently, Albertini is still the vice-captain of the team. When Maldini cannot play, he has to shoulder the burden of leading the team. Albertini, who is naturally childish, is unfazed by favors and humiliations, and will always be in the team's tactical blueprint. A must-have player.

Technical characteristics: Albertini learned solidity from Ancelotti; learned organizational power from Rijkaard; learned destruction from Desailly. And the essence of these three people created Albertini's present. Since then, he has won the respect of his peers with his hard-working and uncomplaining old scalper style. Albertini's style of play is solid, without fancy moves, but it is very valuable in terms of practicality. The team's requirement for him is to be decisive and quick when eliminating danger, so there is no sloppy and sloppy look on Albertini. The reserved Albertini also had the characteristics of altruism and strong individual combat ability, and these simple styles ensured his irrefutable status in Italy.

Disadvantages: Lack of creativity.

Pocket Giant--Didier Deschamps (Didier Deschamps)

Honor: 1998 World Cup Champion; 2000 European Cup Champion; 1990, 1992, 1993 French League Champion; 1993 European Championship Champions League, 1996 European Champions Cup; 1995, 1997, 1998 Italian League Champion, 1995 Italian Cup Champion, 1995 Italian Super Cup Champion, 1997 European Super Cup Champion; 2000 English FA Cup Champion; 1996 Toyota Cup Champion

Introduction: Deschamps may be the happiest player on the planet. He has won all the championships that a player should win. Although he has retired from the national team, he is still performing well in club games. Deschamps is also the kind of member who embodies the indomitable spirit of the traditional French people who can quickly regain his confidence after experiencing a heavy blow. Deschamps' football career is ordinary and great, just like the role he plays on the court. He is currently the player with the most appearances in French history. Although he does not have excellent physical fitness or enviable achievements, you can even ignore his existence after a game, but the team cannot do without him. Many The coach praised Deschamps' concealment and the huge role he played. And Deschamps used his actual role in the team to prove his value-----when you discover Deschamps' impact on the team, they have already won the championship.

Technical features: As the link between the midfield and the backcourt, Deschamps does not need to be overly public, but his ups and downs are directly related to the operation of the entire team. In games, opponents often use Deschamps as a way to suppress him. The main strategy to contain his team's offense. In this regard, Deschamps, who looks thin but is actually tenacious and brave, rarely succumbs to the provocations of his opponents. He is often able to set off rounds of offensive frenzy. Many have him. He participated in all the classic goals in the games he participated in. Deschamps has a flexible mind and plenty of physical strength. He is even a bit messy when chasing opponents, but he has his own ideas on a macro level. Many people underestimate Deschamps' ability and make many mistakes because of it. If you think that he is only 1.72 meters tall Deschamps is very easy to deal with, then you have been deceived by him. He never gives his opponents any advantage in the game. He has used his weak body to crush countless attacks from opponents, and only by experiencing it personally can you feel how defeated Deschamps is. Shangqiu is a kind of nightmare that you can never wake up from.

Weaknesses: Too many small movements, running speed becomes a bit lagging due to age.

"Governor" - Paul Ince (Paul Ince)

Honor: 1991 European Cup Winners' Cup Champion; 1993, 1994 Charity Shield Champion; 1994 League Champion; 1996 UEFA Cup Champion;

Introduction: Ince established his title of governor after joining Manchester United. In fact, this title is quite commensurate with the role he played on the court. Maybe Ince is not a player who stands out in the limelight, but this does not prevent him from running like a gear on the court. This gear seems to have no special function on the surface, but it is silently playing a core component. Once the court is without him, the team will immediately be overloaded. Teammates calling Ince the governor also shows his core position in the team. After Robson, he was once the most important player of Manchester United.

After joining Inter Milan, the then Inter Milan coach Hodgson also focused the team's games around this black player. However, as he gets older, Ince now feels that he is powerless, but in the current England, his role is still irreplaceable.

Technical characteristics: Ince's fighting for every inch of ground on the court gives people a selfish feeling, and this image is exactly the quality that a midfielder player must have. Passing is Ince's specialty. Ince passed the ball 1,191 times in 32 games last season, with an accuracy rate of 74%, and his 125 tackles had an accuracy rate of 62%. In addition, he also With 71 breakthroughs with the ball and a success rate of 85%, he became the second player in this position after Keane. Ince is famous for his frequent and accurate tackles. Unlike most players of the same type, Ince's tackles are based on the premise of being quite technical and never retaliating against the opponent. His stature is sturdy, so he is well-known for his interceptions in the lower third. When the opponent passes his area from the side, he will seize the opportunity to use his left foot as a support point to increase the inertia, thereby ensuring the accuracy and decisiveness of the tackle. The result is often terrifying to opponents. When it comes to offense, Ince has a different view than ordinary midfielders. After getting the ball, he is used to handing the ball to the wing, and then penetrates into the middle, causing the opponent to misunderstand that he is personally involved in the attack. In fact, when the winger returned to the frontcourt through several detours, Ince had already quietly returned to his own defensive area to pay attention to the opponent's counterattack. And the moment he participates in organizing the offense, even running without the ball will make the opponent lose sight of one thing.

Disadvantages: He is not fast, so he often cannot assist in defense when pressing for assists. In addition, his temper is also annoying.

Lokomotiv - Jens Jeremies

Honor: 1999 and 2000 German League Champions, 2000 German Cup Champions, 2000 German Super Cup Champions

Introduction: Jerry Mays, who looks like a Western cartoon and has a short head and thighs, may not be a good football player, and his nickname "Jerry" seems to imply that he is not careful on the court. However, on the contrary, this East German-born player has always established himself on the football field with his fierceness and seriousness. Although Jeremys lived in the former East Germany before 1995, his football career was very enviable. Therefore, after he joined the Munich 1860 team at the age of 21, his playing style quickly attracted the attention of the outside world. widespread attention. In 1998, Jeremys was the only remarkable player in the World Cup, and he moved to Bayern Munich. It was in this team that he established himself as an out-and-out tough guy with his iron legs. image.

Technical characteristics: The short Jeremiahs often plays the role of double midfielder with his teammate Hartman United. In the 352 tactical system, Jeremiahs can not only be competent as a defensive midfielder, but also have freedom of movement. Human tasks, thus giving the impression of omnipotence. Jerry Mays is sometimes as unstoppable as an angry locomotive on the court, and sometimes as cautious as a craftsman sculpting a work of art, and his unyielding image when the team falls behind is often the source of motivation for the team to come back to life. His style on the court is very similar to Davis, but the slight difference is that Jerry Mays does not have a hunky figure, so he often uses his agility to force opponents into submission.

Disadvantages: His header skills are average, so he always feels unstable in the midfielder position.

Sunday Oliseh Ogorchukwu

Honor: 1996 Olympic champion; 1995 Dutch league champion

Introduction: Slender figure Oliseh is the team's offensive and defensive hub. As a gladiator, Oliseh is proud of his outstanding positioning awareness. He often shocks his opponents with long-range shots on the court. More often than not, he blocks the opponent's offensive line like a mountain, and sometimes he blows the team's victory march like a loud horn. This player was once appreciated by the Belgian national team after obtaining Belgian nationality. However, as a Nigerian, Oliseh made the right choice to start his football career in the Nigerian team.

Since then, Oliseh has played for giant clubs such as Ajax and Juventus. When he joined Borussia Dortmund this season, he was regarded by head coach Sammer as the hope of the team's revival. Therefore, Oliseh He is regarded as the new Sammer, and his dominance and understanding of coaching tactics are obviously superior to similar players. Therefore, Oliseh played an important role in Dortmund's recovery season.

Technical characteristics: He is good at aerial work, has good ability to stay in the air and flexibility, and has a vigorous and vigorous posture with his arms swinging. He is famous for his ability to run fast on the court. Oliseh's calf muscles are well developed and his bones are made of steel, so he has the ability to withstand blows. His lower limbs are very long, so he is suitable for always being one step ahead of his opponent in interceptions, and his balance ability is also amazingly good. Therefore, his destructive power in the game is terrifying. As for the offense, Oliseh's main characteristic is to personally provide assists. His ultimate skill is a stunning long-range shot.

Disadvantages: His feet are not clean and he commits too many fouls, so he often gets cards.