In contemporary soccer, the presence of a talented midfielder is essential to a team’s success. Even with skillful wingers and deadly strikers, the ability to create impressive moves and put teammates in a position to score is vital to performance on the pitch. In this article you’ll meet the 25 players who make up the list of the best midfielders in the world today.
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How do you know who the best midfielders in the world are?
We’re going to use the SofaScore platform, which compiles data and information on every active player on the planet, as the basis for our analysis of today’s best midfielders in the world.
Keep reading to find out about all the best midfielder in the world!
Who are the best midfielders in the world?
Although the role of midfielders has changed, with many also adopting defensive responsibilities, their importance in distributing play remains crucial. Check out the list of the best midfielders in the world!
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
The English star, who made a name for himself at Borussia Dortmund, now wears the Real Madrid shirt and is in top form.
- Current score: 7.91
- In La Liga 23/24: 19 goals, 6 assists, 7 great chances created.
- Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
Despite his team’s poor season, Bruno was one of the only positive highlights and was mainly responsible for the Red Devils’ good performances.
- Current score: 7.85
- In the Premier League 23/24: 10 goals, 8 assists, 21 great chances created.
- Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
In his ninth season with the English side, the 32-year-old Belgian continues to play at a very high level and is decisive for the club in almost every game.
- Current score: 7.82
- In the Premier League 23/24:4 goals, 10 assists, 20 great chances created.
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
The 22-year-old has been one of the few highlights of Chelsea’s current campaign and has earned his place among the best midfielders in the world today.
- Current score: 7.61
- In the Premier League 23/24: 22 goals, 10 assists, 17 great chances created.
- Florian Wirtz (Bayern 04 Leverkusen)
21 years old and 1.75 cm long! The young German helped Bayer win their first Bundesliga title.
- Current score: 7.59
- In the Bundesliga 23/24:4 goals, 10 assists, 20 great chances created.
- James Maddison (Tottenham Hotspur)
Formerly of Leicester and a regular in the England squad, the excellent Spurs midfielder appears here in sixth place among the best midfielders in the world.
- Current score: 7.54
- In the Premier League 23/24:4 goals, 8 assists, 11 great chances created.
- Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)
One of the main contributors to the Gunners fine season, the 25-year-old Norwegian is seventh on our list.
- Current score: 7.51
- In the Premier League 23/24: 8 goals, 8 assists, 16 great chances created.
- Jamal Musiala (Bayern de Munique)
Fast and incisive, the Musiala boy had another great season for the Bavarian side and deserves his place among the best midfielders in the world in 2024.
- Current score: 7.37
- In the Bundesliga 23/24: 10 goals, 6 assists, 12 great chances created.
- Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
In yet another season with the Manchester side, Bernardo has played a lot of football and is in ninth place here.
- Current score: 7.42
- In the Premier League 23/24: 6 goals, 7 assists, 13 great chances created.
- Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig)
A star of the Spanish national team, Olmo plays for a small team but never fails to charm and attract the attention of the big clubs in Europe. Tenth place for him!
- Current score: 7.32
- In the Bundesliga 23/24:4 goals, 5 assists, 8 great chances created.
- Jonas Hofmann (Bayern 04 Leverkusen)
Another Leverkusen star in the making, Hofmann created some great situations that helped the team win the Bundesliga 23/24.
- Current score: 7.30
- In the Bundesliga 23/24:5 goals, 7 assists, 17 great chances created.
- Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)
Despite an uneven season marked by good and average performances and injuries, the Hungarian prospect still deserves his place among the world’s best midfielders.
- Current score: 7.29
- In the Premier League 23/24:3 goals, 2 assists, 6 great chances created.
- Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad)
The 27-year-old Spanish playmaker, who shone for Real Sociedad, is in thirteenth place.
- Current score: 7.25
- In La Liga 23/24: 4 goals, 6 assists, 9 great chances created.
- Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad)
Brais Méndez’s team-mate, the Real Sociedad No 8 has played some very safe games for the club and is in fourteenth place.
- Current score: 7.25
- In La Liga 23/24: 4 goals, 3 assists, 4 great chances created.
- Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta)
The 23-year-old Belgian is one of the great promises of the year and his performances for the Italian side have been viewed with favor by the sporting community.
- Current score: 7.21
- In Serie A 23/24:2 goals and 1 assist.
- Mohammed Kudus (West Ham)
In crescendo, the Hammers count on great players, such as Kudus, one of those responsible for the team’s good run this season.
- Current score: 7.20
- In the Premier League 23/24: 7 goals, 6 assists, 5 great chances created.
- Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa)
The Brazilian, who has been thrilling Villa fans, has deservedly been called up to our national team and is one of the best bets for the next World Cup.
- Current score: 7.19
- In the Premier League 23/24: 9 goals, 5 assists, 9 great chances created.
- Lucas Paquetá (West Ham)
The former Palmeiras man has been performing better and better for the English side, easily earning his place among the best midfielders in the world.
- Current score: 7.18
- In the Premier League 23/24:4 goals, 6 assists, 12 great chances created.
- Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
After playing a lot at the last World Cup and in small Brighton, the 25-year-old Argentine Macca has had an impeccable first season for the Reds.
- Actual score: 7.14
- In the English Championship 23/24: 4 goals, 5 assists, 3 great chances created.
- Nicolò Barella (Inter Milan)
A star for Inter and the Italian national team, Barella is 20th on the list of the best midfielders in the world.
- Current score: 7.13
- In Serie A 23/24: 2 goals, 3 assists, 5 great chances created.
- Pedri (Barcelona)
A Barça youth player, the 21-year-old Spaniard plays like a big boy and is ranked twenty-first in the world.
- Current score: 7.09
- In La Liga 23/24: 2 goals, 2 assists, 8 great chances created.
- Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid)
One of the highlights of the Moroccan national team, Brahim has put in huge performances for the Spanish side and is twenty-second on the list of the best midfielders in the world.
- Current score: 7.08
- In La Liga 23/24:8 goals,4 assists, 8 great chances created.
- Koke (Atlético Madrid)
The veteran playmaker from Atléti is still an essential part of the Spanish team and deserves his place among the best midfielders in the world.
- Current score: 7.04
- In La Liga 23/24: 4 assists, 6 great chances created.
- Arthur Vermeeren (Atlético Madrid)
Koke’s teammate, the 19-year-old Belgian is already delivering and promising great performances. Twenty-fourth place is his!
- Current score: 7.03
- In La Liga 23/24: 4 assists, 6 great chances created.
- Yangel Herrera (Girona)
The only player to represent Venezuela, Herrera was one of the main culprits behind the team’s surprising campaign this season.
- Current score: 7.03
- In La Liga 23/24: 5 goals and 3 great chances created.
List of the best midfielders in the world
- Jude Bellingham
- Bruno Fernandes
- Kevin De Bruyne
- Cole Palmer
- Florian Wirtz
- James Maddison
- Martin Ødegaard
- Jamal Musiala
- Bernardo Silva
- Dani Olmo
- Jonas Hofmann
- Dominik Szoboszlai
- Brais Méndez
- Mikel Merino
- Charles De Ketelaere
- Mohammed Kudus
- Douglas Luiz
- Lucas Paquetá
- Alexis Mac Allister
- Nicolò Barella
- Pedri
- Brahim Díaz
- Koke
- Arthur Vermeeren
- Yangel Herrera
The best midfielders in the world: the most expensive athletes today
Currently, the most valuable midfielder on the market is Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), 180 million euros;
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