FIFA World Cup 2018 ⚽️: Top 10 Midfielders to Have in Your Fantasy Team
MyDFS is back at it again to help you choose the best midfielders for your fantasy dream team. We will help you get a clear perspective on potential abilities of some of the world’s best players.
You need to get the best midfielders for your team to build a strong side. In this article, we would be listing out Top 10 Midfielders to choose from. There are number of factors to keep in mind before choosing your diamond:
● Goals
● Assists
● Key Passes
● Interceptions
● Successful Tackles
Without further ado, let’s dive into the list!
#10 Andres Iniesta (Spain)
This World Cup is going to be the last one for Andres in his career. Despite of his age, he is still one of the best midfielders in the world. Iniesta, in the Spanish La Liga, has scored one goal this season, creating 16 chances and 2 assists. Iniesta’s pass accuracy is 88%, of which 71% were forward passes. In the qualification round Iniesta has created 2 assists. Don’t forget that it was Iniesta who scored the winning goal at the World Cup 2010.
#9 Paulinho (Brazil)
Paulinho is not the best player in the Brazil national squad. However let’s keep in mind that he always scores and creates chances for others. During World Cup qualification round he scored 6 goals and made 2 assists which is not bad for a player who took part only in 11 games. He also showcased stellar performance for Barcelona this year. In the Spanish La Liga, Paulinho has scored 9 goals this season, creating 12 chances and 3 assists.
#8 Christian Eriksen (Denmark)
Christian Eriksen is a Danish hero. No matter how is weak his team, but he always tries his best to make Denmark shine. During the qualification round, he scored 11 goals and gave 3 assists, more than anyone else in his team. In the English Premier League, he scored 11 goals this season, creating 97 chances and 10 assists. It’s unreal statistics. Denmark, probably, won’t go the next round of the World Cup, but Eriksen will be useful as no one else.
#7 Philippe Coutinho (Brazil)
Coutinho is attacking player who creates chances for teammates. This year Coutinho played for two clubs: Barcelona and Liverpool. He was successful in the both. In the English Premier League, he scored 7 goals this season, creating 7 assists. In the Spanish La Liga, Coutinho has scored 8 goals this season, creating 5 assists. During the qualification round, he scored 4 goals and created 2 assists. So that amounts to a total of 19 goals and 14 assists this year. Take him in your fantasy team and you won’t regret.
#6 Luka Modric (Croatia)
The Croatian captain, probably, can do everything on the football pitch. Modric is a team engine; he starts the attack and he finishes attack. He destroys rival’s plans. During the World Cup Qualification round, Modric scored 1 goal and gave 3 assists. Modric is a strong and comprehensive player, he will definitely come in handy for your fantasy team.
#5 Mesut Özil (Germany)
Özil might be bad at defense, but nobody gives assists like he does. Özil, in the English Premier League, has scored 4 goals this season, creating 74 chances and 9 assists. Given the fact he played only 6 games during the qualification round, he scored 1 goal, creating 3 assists. Germany is a strong team and the favorite of the tournament, Özil can be an important part of your fantasy team since the first game.
#4 James Rodríguez (Colombia)
James has scored 6 goals during the 2014 World Cup. He always plays well for the national team. Rodríguez also scored 6 goals during the qualification. Maybe this time Colombia is not that strong and won’t surprise us, but with players like James you never know what will happen.
#3 Toni Kroos (Germany)
Germany has the best midfielders among the national squads at the World Cup 2018. And Toni Kroos plays a significant role in the Germany tactic, he’s also good at the corners. In the Spanish La Liga, Kroos scored 5 goals this season, creating 7 assists. During the qualification round, he scored 1 goal, creating 1 assist. With teammates like Muller, Ozil, Kimmich; Kroos plays in the best national squad right now. Toni Kroos will do all he can to get the Cup and also will help your fantasy team to be the first.
#2 Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium)
This year we can compare Kevin with Messi and Ronaldo. It was an excellent year for the Belgium midfielder. With the help of Pep Guardiola, Kevin became one of the best players in the world. Kevin, in the English Premier League, has 8 goals this season, creating 119 chances and 20 assists. He would be on the first place, but in the national team he plays another role and has created only 3 passes at the qualification round. Anyway he is very strong and creative midfielder so take him in your team if you want to win.
#1 Thomas Muller (Germany)
All you need to know about Muller is he scores, he always does it at the World Cup. He scored 10 goals during the last two World Cups, more than Messi and Neymar if to add up their goals together. If you are fantasy manager, play with Muller and get prizes!
While choosing the player for your fantasy team, keep in mind that the players which will play maximum number of games will get you maximum points. So choosing a player which will continue to play towards closing stage of the tournament would be the best.
We believe this list would certainly help you choose the best midfielder for your fantasy dream team. The industry of Fantasy Sports is all set to multiply during the FIFA season. It’s a great opportunity for you as well, and to make most out of it: Start Playing Now!
