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Born in Barking, London, [2] Marney is a box-to-box midfielder and a product of the Tottenham Hotspur youth system.Although predominantly a midfielder he showed an aptitude at right back and understudied to then Spurs right back Stephen Carr, and was viewed by many as the Irish international's natural successor.
A quick, hard-working, and energetic midfielder, [60] [61] Paulinho has been described as a box-to-box midfielder, with powerful running and good movement into the box. He also offers a useful presence in set piece situations at both ends of the pitch. [ 62 ]
On 16 May 2014, Gosling agreed a four-year contract with Championship club AFC Bournemouth. [24] Due to the prominent midfield partnership of Harry Arter and Andrew Surman, Gosling struggled to cement his position in the starting XI in the league. Gosling commented that "On my first day here, I saw the quality and it took me by surprise a little.
Saúl Ñíguez Esclapez (born 21 November 1994), often known simply as Saúl, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central or defensive midfielder for La Liga club Sevilla, on loan from Atlético Madrid. A versatile player, Saul can also be deployed as a box-to-box midfielder or a left-back.
After starting his career as a box-to-box or central midfielder, [96] Phillips was converted into a defensive midfielder by Marcelo Bielsa before the start of the 2018–19 season. [96] He is known for his range of short sharp passing, long ball distribution and ability to start attacks whilst covering his defensive duties, with him described ...
He is a combative, box-to-box midfielder, known for his assured passing and high energy on the field, [82] as well as his movement, tactical intelligence, ability to read the game, [83] [84] and technique, attributes which allow him to be deployed in several midfield positions, including as number six, as a number eight, or as number ten. [85]
Weston James Earl McKennie (born August 28, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Serie A club Juventus and the United States national team. He is known for his positional versatility as a box-to-box midfielder, deep-lying midfielder, or a wingback. [4] [5] [6]
A versatile midfielder, capable of playing in the centre of the field as a playmaker or box-to-box midfielder, as well as the right-hand side, Helm drew comparisons to former Manchester United player Wayne Rooney. [8] [11] He is also a dead ball specialist, and is known for dictating the tempo of play. [11]