Defensive Midfielder in a sentence

He’s their defensive midfielder and their attacking midfielder, their one-time centre-half who could do a convincing job as centre-forward, given the chance.

Casemiro is United's only specialist defensive midfielder and Ten Hag started last season with Scott McTominay holding the fort until United were steamrollered by Manchester City in a 6-3 thrashing in October.

Coady operated as a defensive midfielder under Clough but has since moved into central defence.

For all Tonali's loyalty to it would be a tempting offer for the defensive midfielder who is regarded one of the best around.

However coach Xavi Hernandez has said the club still need to sign a defensive midfielder after captain Sergio Busquets left for Inter Miami at the end of his contract.

Johnson spoke in February about playing with a six, an eight, and a ten in midfield – essentially a defensive midfielder, a box-to-box, and a playmaker.

Kesh are hoping that Nathan Cashel will have recovered from illness in time to take his place in the starting 11. They have also signed Paddy Beresford from Derrychara United, and the defensive midfielder is eligible for the Junior Cup match.

Manchester City are showing interest in Eze after their £80m move for Lucas Paqueta collapsed while Liverpool have made enquiries for defensive midfielder Doucoure.

Primarily regarded as a more defensive midfielder, Smyth said the attacking role was nothing new to him.

The 19 year-old is predominantly a defensive midfielder and has already made 60 senior appearances for Rennes, who finished fourth in Ligue 1 last season to qualify for the Europa League.

The Brazilian footballer, who plays as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal and the Italy national team, looked smart in a black suit for the occasion while his new fiancée, an ex of the actor Jude Law, stunned in a red backless gown.

The Hoops have also been linked with striker Oh Hyeon-gyu and defensive midfielder Kwon Hyeok-kyu, with Oh’s transfer looking the most promising at time of writing.

The Portuguese Gaffer utilises two centre midfielders with the position of a full blooded defensive midfielder rendered redundant.

The report claims that the Reds are in the market for a defensive midfielder ahead of the January window and are long-term admirers of Phillips.

Timber is comfortable at stepping into midfield, and can even play as a defensive midfielder if needed.

United's midfield was overrun in the fortuitous 1-0 win over Wolves and a post-match graphic of the players' average positions showed how isolated defensive midfielder Casemiro was, with the other members of the front six pushed higher up.

When Rivaldo Coetzee was reinvented as a defensive midfielder a few seasons ago at Mamelodi Sundowns, it raised many eyebrows as to why then coach Pitso Mosimane and his technical team saw the need to convert an excellent central defender.

Winger Tyler Boyd has been a late addition, along with defensive midfielder Uri Rosell.

Born in 2002, Ribannu plays as a defensive midfielder and can play any position at the middle of the park.

Defensive midfielder Andrey Santos is another who could make the move to Sunderland.