Having a quality attacking midfielder on the team is a blessing which every football club needs. A striker bangs in goals but for him to function correctly, the role a central attacking midfielder becomes very crucial. Mostly these players are assigned with the Number 10 position on the field where they can distribute the balls in the opposition penalty box as they wish. Generally, as an attacking midfielder, you require a good vision, excellent passing skills, long shot range, excellent dribbling skills, and an accurate distribution skills.
Most often the opposing defence will sit back and restrict the attacking side to decidedly fewer chances, that is where the role of attacking midfielders becomes pivotal in penetrating the opposition defence. The Barcelona side under Pep Guardiola has seen some quality players in that position with the likes of Xavi and Iniesta repeatedly finding spaces and providing some killer assists for the strikers. Apart from that, it is one of the most fun roles to play because their defensive responsibility is limited compared to other midfield positions, which gives them the freedom to roam and be true playmakers.
There are a lot of such attacking players who have mesmerized us with their skills and flair. In respect to them.
Luka Modric
Perhaps the most underrated midfielder in the world, the Croatian is a treat to watch whenever he plays for club and country. When Real Madrid signed him from Spurs, there was a lot of speculation of a transfer disaster and all, but Modric silenced all his critics and had already won four UEFA Champions League crown with the Madrid giants.
But that’s not all from the Croatian genius. In the recently concluded World Cup, he was the best player of the tournament and helped his country reach their first World Cup final. The 33-year-old is adept at carrying the ball forward and driving into space and is an influential figure in the midfield. After a magnificent 2018, he fully deserves the top spot in this list of top 5 attacking midfielders in the world.