# Top 5 midfielders in the world right now

URL: https://technosports.co.in/top-5-midfielders-in-the-world-right-now/  
Published: 2021-09-05  
Updated: 2021-09-05  
Author: Arsh Das

The midfield is known as the engine room of any team, and a strong midfield is key to the success of any team. These players provide support not only going forward, but also in defense and dictate the pace of the match. 

So, here are the top five midfielders in the world right now. (Stats given are from their league appearances in 20/21)

## 5. Leon Goretzka 

> Bayern Munich have reached an agreement with Leon Goretzka over a contract renewal, which will see him sign until 2026 ✍️ [pic.twitter.com/uRMPYDFNJy](https://t.co/uRMPYDFNJy)
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> — GOAL (@goal) [August 20, 2021](https://twitter.com/goal/status/1428659671490080769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

**2020/21 Season Stats:**

18 appearances

5 goals

5 assists

87.7% pass success

1.0 tackles per game

The Germany international was pursued by several clubs this summer, but he ended up signing a new contract with Bayern Munich until 2026. The former Schalke man has established himself as one of the best and most competent box to box midfielders in the world while at Bayern. 

## 4. Joshua Kimmich

**2020/21 Season Stats:**

25 appearances

4 goals

10 assists

86.3% pass success

1.5 tackles per game 

Kimmich is rated as the crown jewel of the Bayern Munich squad, and is the future captain of the team. The midfielder is a starter for Bayern, as well as the German national team and is one of the best all-round performers in the world. 

## 3. Bruno Fernandes

**2020/21 Season Stats:**

35 appearances

18 goals

12 assists

78.3% pass success

1.5 tackles per game

Few players can change the performances of a team as drastically as the Portugal international has. He is the focal point of their attacking play, and the numbers speak for themselves when considering his output under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. 

## 2. N’Golo Kante 

> Ngolo Kante has been released from the French national team, because of injury, I was baffled why he was going in the first place after sustaining a injury at Liverpool. [pic.twitter.com/zdrNuZP3eY](https://t.co/zdrNuZP3eY)
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> — Frank Khalid OBE (@FrankKhalidUK) [September 1, 2021](https://twitter.com/FrankKhalidUK/status/1433120177831530496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

**2020/21 Season Stats:**

24 appearances

0 goals

2 assists

86.5% pass success

2.6 tackles per game

Kante’s role has changed over the years, and alongside being the best defensive midfielder in the world, he is now a ball carrier as well. The Frenchman is key to Chelsea’s defence and also carries the ball forward following turnovers, helping build the attack. 

## 1. Kevin De Bruyne

**2020/21 Season Stats:**

23 appearances

6 goals

12 assists

81.7% pass success

1.4 key passes per game

Although De Bruyne missed a fair portion of last season, he is without a doubt the best-attacking midfielder in the world. The Belgian international now also operates in a false-9 role under Pep Guardiola, expanding his role as a midfielder to a hybrid forward.