In the last decade of world football, who is the B2B midfielder of the top 3 in your heart?
Since the title is "The Last Decade", then, let's only count the B2B midfielders in this period between 2012 and 2022, what big stars such as Vieira, Gerrard, Lampard, Keane or Barack, the peak period is not in this time period, let's not talk about it.
Let's just talk about the B2B midfielders of the last decade, I think the top 3 candidates should be Toure, Kante and Pogba.
What the? We don't have Modric or De Bruyne?
I'll explain why later.
Toure was squeezed out by Busquets at Barca, not because Toure wasn't strong enough, it was just that Busquets was better suited to Guardiola's pass-control football system.
On scoring, on passing, on breakthroughs, on the body, on running, on confrontation, Toure's personal ability is clearly above Professor Boo.
Unlike Busquets, who is accustomed to passing the football system, Toure's style of play is more simple and rough, and he can use his personal ability to directly complete shots or passes.
Toure has won the Champions League, La Liga and premier league titles, as well as the African Footballer of the Year and the best player in the Premier League, Andure during the Manchester City period, and is definitely a BUG level star in the Premier League.
As a midfielder, Toure even completed 24 goals and 12 assists in 49 games in a single season (including 20 goals in 35 Premier League games), which is the most typical B2B style midfield superstar of the decade.
There is no pass that cannot be passed, only the kanter that cannot be passed!
The French midfielder is not tall, but the deterrent power on the pitch is high.
Kante's position, which is more advanced than the traditional back, is more like the style of a B2B midfielder, which means that he needs to use prejudgment and technique to complete a variety of difficult and oppressive defenses.
Kante can protect the team's flanks and can also act as a barrier in the backcourt.
More crucially, Kante's goal is also the pivot of Chelsea's transition from defence to attack.
When Kante led Leicester City to complete the "Premier League Miracle", after the transfer to Chelsea, Kante is still a thigh, leading the team to win the Champions League and Premier League titles.
In France, Kante is also a member of the World Cup winner and The European Championship runner-up, he once ranked high in the Ballon d'Or, relying on excellent running, interception and scoring ability, Kante must be the strongest B2B midfielder in football today.
Manchester United's Pogba is not very good, God is a ghost, no one can see his true strength.
At Juventus and France, though, Pogba is strong.
He is physically strong, has excellent ball sense and technique, has a wide field of vision on the football field, and can often use his footwork and consciousness to complete a kick.
In addition, Pogba's ability to advance with the ball is also top-notch, which can help the team always occupy the initiative on the field.
Pogba formed a super luxury midfield with teammates such as Pirlo Marquicio Vidal at Juventus, won the Serie A title and reached the Champions League final.
Pogba is also a contributor to France's World Cup victory, and his performance in the national team never pulls his crotch.
That is, Manchester United's Pogba, sometimes a little awkward.
However, this does not mean that Pogba is not good, but he is not suitable for Manchester United.
Some fans and friends will ask me why there is no Modric or De Bruyne.
I think the Magic Flute and Tintin are more like organized midfielders (although Modric is also very defensive).
As for Casemiro or Busquets, it's more like a back than a B2B midfielder.
I think the top 3 B2B midfielders of this decade are Toure, Kante and Pogba, who are the candidates in your mind? Welcome to discuss together.