Manchester United‘s record signing Paul Pogba is the best defensive midfielder in the Premier League and the joint-best in the world.
That’s according to CIES Football Observatory who have ranked the best players across the top five leagues in football.
Pogba tops the list alongside Bayern Munich’s Thiago Alcantara even
though the French international is not seen as a defensive midfielder.
Pogba has played mostly in a central midfielder position at United
since returning in the summer as he is expected to be a key provider in
Jose Mourinho’s side.
The 23-year-old has hit his stride in recent months after a
stop-start beginning and has created 37 chances in the Premier League.
Despite his obvious attacking abilities, CIES rank him in the
defensive midfield section despite having attacking midfield rankings.
Pogba pips club team-mate Ander Herrera to top spot by just a point who has been taking on a more defensive role under Mourinho.
And just to top it all off, Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson ranks above Chelsea star N’Golo Kante.
CIES’ rankings are based on players who have played 900 league minutes for their club.
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