7 Best midfield duos in recent years

The midfield is the heart of the team. Those playing in the middle dictate the style, pace and directness of the play.It doesn't just demand talented players, but also players that can combine well and get the best out of the others.Here's a look at some of the most exemplary midfield duos.Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the author and do not reflect those of the website.

#7 Fernandinho and Yaya Toure

Yaya Toure has always been a gifted player, but his best was only brought to the fore in the 2013/14 season when he was partnered with Fernandinho.

Toure is the more attacking player and is often seen bombing forward with late runs into the box while Fernandinho screens the defence. It is not a rigid structure though, both have an understanding which allows them to take turns in going forward making the City team hard to predict.

Another aspect to both these players’ games is their physicality. Both are physical players, and as such, keeping with their stature, it is hard to bully them on the pitch. It has often been the case that opposition teams have felt bullied in the their presence.

They are comfortable on the ball, but are also comfortable doing the dirty work and defedning when not in possession.

It is not just Toure and Fernandinho that have benefitted from the partnership, but also the smaller more skilled players, like David Silva and Samir Nasri, who have been afforded a level of protection with these two in tow.