Greatest midfielders you have watched

[ballinio]

Duncan Edwards. R.I.P.
Only saw him once so it's a daft sentimental choice really.
From those I watched and understood, Yaya, Silva, Zola, Bell.
And there was Albert, brilliant lad from Hungary at Goodison in the 1066 World Cup.

Fucking hell , goodisons older than I thought !

 

[paddyblue]

A lot of names in there man. Sheedy waa a decent player.

When did McGrath play in midfield? Was that sparingly? I just don't seem to remember!

he played midfield a lot for Ireland. Particularly in the early 90s when McCarthy and Moran were the centre half’s.

 

[paddyblue]

In that order ?

Haha no not in that order. Top 3 probably in the right order. The longer the list got I realised I couldn’t put it in order. Plus it spans a few decades and the game has changed a few times over the years. Some of today’s players would be gash on an early 90s cut up pitch for example.

 

[Crouchinho]

he played midfield a lot for Ireland. Particularly in the early 90s when McCarthy and Moran were the centre half’s.

Thanks man. He always amazed me, a Gammy knee and played a few games half cut, but still one of the best

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Zinedine Zidane
Yaya Touré
Andres Iniesta

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Pavel Nedved was brilliant at Lazio and Juve but doesn't seem to get the same recognition as other players of his era.

He was top class! When he and Zidane played together in midfield for Juve that was the best midfield in Europe even with Keane and Scholes playing together.

 

[Dirty Harry]

Duncan Edwards. R.I.P.
Only saw him once so it's a daft sentimental choice really.
From those I watched and understood, Yaya, Silva, Zola, Bell.
And there was Albert, brilliant lad from Hungary at Goodison in the 1066 World Cup.

My ex's Dad was there, very knowledgeable fellow, he said Garrincha was the best player he'd ever seen and was on another level to anyone else, high praise.

Lothar Mathaus
Stefen Effenberg

 

[The Black Shed]

Gascoigne
Zola
Platini

 

[feedmpenzaandhewillscore]

Zidane for me, made everything look simple and effortless in his playing style. I would have him slightly behind Maradona as the best ever.

 

[JimB]

If I'm allowed to add my choice, even though I know most don't like him on here..........Glenn Hoddle.

Without a doubt the most naturally gifted English player I've ever seen. Best passer of the ball I've ever seen....period.