Front Quote by Marouane Fellaini

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

— Nemanja Matic

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

I'm not really a defensive midfielder.

— Jack Wilshere

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

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

— Marouane Fellaini

I can be the only defensive midfielder and try and break up play. Or I can play a little more forward.

— Sergio Busquets

I'm a centre forward, and that is my preferred position. But I'll play on the wing or in midfield, wherever the manager wants me…

— Danny Welbeck

I used to say I preferred midfield because I enjoy trying to make goals, and scoring is a buzz.

— Gareth Barry

I like to play attacking, like a winger, or an attacking midfielder, so it depends on the coach, where he's looking at me for…

— Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Growing up I've been playing as an attacking midfielder, more central in the midfield. I wouldn't say if I'm most comfortable there but that's…

— Alex Iwobi

I like getting forward, attacking, creating chances and scoring goals. But at the same time, my job is to defend, keep clean sheets and…

— Reece James