5 world class midfielders who do not get the attention they deserve

Football is a team game. But more often than not, there are 2-3 players in every team who get the spotlight. While the top class midfielders like Iniesta, Verratti and even N’golo Kante run away with all the plaudits (and rightly so), there are a few other midfielders who perform just as admirably.

The five players on this list all go about their jobs with minimum fuss and are a manager’s dream. Definitely one of the first names on the team sheets, these understated world class stars definitely deserve more limelight and attention:

#5 Radja Nainggolan

Probably the best midfielder in Serie A at the moment, Radja Nainggolan’s all-action displays have been key to Roma’s good performances in the Serie A this season. The 28-year-old is at the top of his game at the moment and he is an integral part in the centre of the park for both Roma and the Belgium national side.

The best facet of Nainggolan is his well-rounded game. He is capable of contributing defensively, putting in hard tackles and winning the ball back for his team. At the same time, the Belgian is also more than capable of contributing offensively, often starting off his team’s attacks and picking out killer through balls.

Also, Nainggolan is already experienced at the top level and is definitely one of the most complete midfielders in the world. Chelsea are said to be seriously interested in the Belgian star and a move to the Premier League could well be on the cards for the 28-year-old midfielder.