The future midfield maestros

• Recent seasons have seen an exciting breed of midfield talent emerge in European football
• We’ve selected five stars who could help define the coming decade as the older generation starts to give way to the younger talents.
• Here are the future midfield maestros.

Recent seasons have seen an exciting breed of midfield talent emerge in European football, with several stunning breakthroughs emerging in the top leagues.

With players at the centre of the team needed to create and execute in equal measure, giving box-to-box influence on their teams, the midfield is frequently referred to as the engine room of a side.

We’ve selected five stars who could help define the coming decade as the older generation starts to give way to the younger talents.

Here are the future midfield maestros.

Pedri

Pedri is the future of Barcelona; Photo credit – ESPN

There has rarely been a footballer as fitted to the needs of the Spanish giants as Pedri, despite the fact that he did not receive his coaching in Barcelona’s La Masia system. Pedri has developed

into a crucial member of the team for both club and nation after moving from Las Palmas as a youth.

Pedri fits Xavi’s midfield perfectly thanks to his technical skill, grasp of the game, and willingness to receive the ball in confined spaces. Andres Iniesta has been compared to Pedri for his seamless ease of possession and ability to move through opponents’ challenges.

At the age of 20, he has already played more than 100 times for Barcelona over the course of the last three seasons. During this time, the midfielder has also won the Golden Boy and Kopa Trophies and represented Spain at the Olympics, World Cup, and European Championship.

Enzo Fernandez

Enzo Fernandez won the Young Player Award at the World cup.|PHOTO: Goal|

This year, Enzo Fernandez has seen a spectacular rise. In just six months, the midfielder went from being an interesting prospect to winning the World Cup and being the most expensive player in the Premier League.

After a good start at River Plate, Fernandez joined Benfica last summer, but his performances in Qatar propelled him into the public eye. After a succession of standout performances in Argentina’s successful World Cup, the 22-year-old was voted the tournament’s Best Young Player.

Due to his outstanding performances in the Middle East, Chelsea broke the bank to sign the midfielder in January, which was to be expected. The West Londoners used Fernandez’s £106.1 million release clause at Benfica, setting a new British record in the process.

In his first games at Stamford Bridge, Fernandez showed the qualities that made him so desirable, including his ability to recover and utilise the ball well. He appears destined to serve as Chelsea’s middleman while Graham Potter attempts to shape his handpicked squad.

Jude Bellingham

Jude Bellingham in England colours. PHOTO/FIFA

The name Jude Bellingham is on everyone’s lips right currently, as the playmaker prepares to trigger a massive bidding war for his skills this summer.

Every day, the frontrunner to sign Bellingham changes, with the midfielder’s future either undetermined or a closely guarded secret – despite the anticipation that he would depart Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season.

Real Madrid, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Liverpool are all interested in signing Bellingham, who has developed into a complete midfield player.

Jamal Musiala

Jamal Musiala. Photo by SkySports

One of the most exciting midfielders in football is Jamal Musiala.

The Bayern Munich midfielder has had an outstanding season and has been in outstanding form for the Bundesliga champions.

Musiala, who has contributed to 19 goals in 20 league starts this season, has translated skill into measurable performance to establish himself as one of Europe’s most prolific players.

Due to his extremely close control and effortless ability to evade defensive challenges, the 20-year-old German international has drawn comparisons to Lionel Messi on the international stage.

Musiala is one of the midfield maestros to watch this season due to his quick reactions and movement.

Aurelien Tchouaméni

After beating Liverpool in the race to capture the highly regarded midfielder, Real Madrid‘s confidence in Aurelien Tchouaméni allowed the club to let Casemiro leave last summer.

As Casemiro’s replacement at the base of the midfield, Tchouaméni has filled the void left by his departure. He has served as the ideal safety net for Carlo Ancelotti’s midfield because to his combative out-of-possession play and quickness on the pitch. He is the obvious replacement for N’Golo Kante with the national team, having already earned 21 caps for France.