True attacking midfielders are a rare breed at the elite level. As the game’s tactical trends have evolved, the traditional No. 10 role has slowly started to disappear (defensive midfield string ...

The 23-year-old once again played on Saturday in Stuttgart in the attacking half-space behind Serhou Guirassy. In the 70th minute, he converted a cross from substitute Jobe Bellingham to give BVB a 1 ...

Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Photos: Marco Luzzani, Stu Forster / Getty Images We’ve dealt with central midfielders — and now it’s time to look at their more attacking brethren.

A Belgian schemer, Portuguese provider and French phenom feature as FIFA profiles nine midfielders in line to haul in World Cup fantasy. Central string-pullers, advanced playmakers and wide threats ...

Goals, assists, and top ratings, despite being listed as midfielders: Serie A's attacking wildcards are a stroke of genius for any fantasy manager. Capable of playing as a winger or second striker, ...

The 2026 World Cup is over. Spain defeated Argentina in the final, with England having finished third overall. Now that the dust has settled, let’s take a look back at the action that unfolded. Today, ...

Trying to define a “central midfielder” in modern soccer is no simple task. With positions more fluid than ever and tactical roles constantly evolving, midfielders today are asked to do a bit of ...