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Midfield Quote by Nathan Ake

“With Jose Mourinho and Rafael Benitez I played in midfield, so at that time I thought that was my position.” quote by Nathan Ake — Download Open image

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

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If you have a good midfield, you have a good team.

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I prefer advanced midfield, like a No. 10, but you know me: I'll play anywhere for Villa.

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