Defensive Quote by Jack Rodwell

I prefer to play in midfield, whether that is attacking midfield or defensive midfield.

— Marouane Fellaini

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

— Gareth Barry

In the defensive midfield position, the player needs to give balance to the team and try to control the game. That's exactly what I…

— Nemanja Matic

That defensive midfield role is almost a specified position since Makelele made it famous.

— Darren Fletcher

To play as a No. 10 in central attacking midfield is my best position.

— Thorgan Hazard

I just want to be able to be an attacking influence and have that effect further up the pitch; whether that's from an attacking…

— Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Normally when you look at the Ballon d'Or winners, they're either attacking midfield players or centre-forwards. They are goalscorers and eye-catching players.

— John Barnes

My favorite position is in the center of the midfield, maybe the defensive midfield. I think I can play this position the best. I…

— Joshua Kimmich

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

I've played midfield my whole life.

— Mason Mount

You cannot play the position Kroos plays in defensive midfield besides Luka Modric better than he does.

— Jupp Heynckes

In the 1970s you would have had lots of black goalkeepers and defensive midfield players but never made it professionally because the perception was,…

— John Barnes