Defensive Quote by Darren Fletcher

On a tactical level the defensive midfielder in a 4-3-3 formation is just about the most demanding position there is.

— Sergio Busquets

When I play in central midfield, that's my favourite position.

— Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Defensive midfield can be the one position that's easier to play as you get older.

— Gareth Barry

With Jose Mourinho and Rafael Benitez I played in midfield, so at that time I thought that was my position.

— Nathan Ake

Sometimes I look at myself and ask, 'What is my best position?' But I think it's a defensive midfielder; that's the best one.

— Marouane Fellaini

As a holding midfield player, you want movement and to play between the lines.

— Declan Rice

A midfielder should be able to play several positions.

— Jupp Heynckes

Defensive midfielder is my position and I have to be focused on that role.

— Nemanja Matic

It's important for a striker to play in a position which is natural for him.

— Edinson Cavani

When the manager asks me to play somewhere, I play there. But my best position is midfield.

— Marouane Fellaini

The manager might like it sometimes when I play up front because I can cause trouble for the defenders, but for me, my best…

— Marouane Fellaini

Playing in midfield is a different ball game. You have to be on the half-turn all the time, have a different picture in your…

— Phil Jones