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The best defensive midfielder in the world — And it's not Rodri anymore

The 2026 hierarchy has shifted: Rodri dethroned, Onana rises, and Rice fights for relevance. This is the definitive, controversial ranking of the world's top defensive midfielders.

April 8th, 20264 min read2 views

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