Score90 has selected the top 15 defensive midfielders in world football of the 21st century, with Rodri ranking first, Busquets second, Kanté third, Makelele fourth, and Alonso fifth, while Casemiro ranks sixth.

Score90's top 15 defensive midfielders of the 21st century

1-Rodri (Spain)

2-Busquets (Spain)

3-Kanté (France)

4-Makelele (France)

5-Alonso (Spain)

6-Casemiro (Brazil)

7-Kimmich (Germany)

8-Mascherano (Argentina)

9-Fernandinho (Brazil)

10-Cambiasso (Argentina)

11-Gattuso (Italy)

12-De Rossi (Italy)

13-Carrick (England)

14-Emerson (Brazil)

15-Fabinho (Brazil)

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