Better Quote by Jupp Heynckes

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

— Gareth Barry

Kroos is an excellent player.

— Xabi Alonso

Both Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic are classy players, top midfielders. They play for Real Madrid and Barcelona. That tells you everything.

— Lothar Matthaus

Luka Modric could get into almost any team.

— Harry Redknapp

Danilo is a player who has a clear idea of what he needs to do.

— Casemiro

To play against Luka Modric is always special because he's an exceptional player and, of course, a living legend from Spurs, where you still…

— Christian Eriksen

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

— Declan Rice

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

— Marouane Fellaini

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

Depending on the system we play, I can adapt to midfield or a more forward position.

— Eidur Gudjohnsen

I didn't play to my potential under any manager until Marcelo came in. I really mean that.

— Stuart Dallas

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

— Darren Fletcher