All the best teams in the world have one experienced midfielder who is capable of pulling the strings or putting in clever tackles to stop the opposition side. While the players are on this list are all above 30, there is no doubting the fact that they are still crucial and capable of making a difference to their sides.
Here are the 5 best midfielders above the age of 30:
#5 Arturo Vidal (Bayern Munich)
One of the most consistent midfielders in the last few seasons, Bayern Munich’s Arturo Vidal is known for his warrior-like performances in the heart of the midfield for both his club and country.
Supremely skilled and not afraid of going into tackles, Vidal is one of the most complete midfielders in the game and is capable of playing as a defensive midfielder, a central midfielder or even as an attacking midfielder.
The Chilean superstar has been brilliant this season as well for Bayern Munich. Having already made 29 appearances for the Bavarian giants, Vidal adds a powerful presence and a different dimension to the well oiled Bayern machine.
The 30-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent weeks and it will be interesting to see where Vidal will be playing next season.
#4 Fernandinho (Manchester City)
Manchester City have played some beautiful football this season. While the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, David Silva and Sergio Aguero usually run away with all the plaudits, one man who has been equally crucial and vital to their excellent performances this season is Fernandinho.
The 32-year-old Brazilian has been one of City’s most dynamic players this season, covering almost all areas of the field and never allowing opposition players to rest on the ball. Primarily playing as a defensive midfielder, the City man is not too shabby on the ball as well and is always capable of setting up attacks with his wonderful passes.
With 3 goals and 3 assists this season, Fernandinho is arguably the best and most complete defensive midfielder in the Premier League at the moment and Pep Guardiola will be hoping that the Brazilian continues his good form till the end of the season.
#3 Luka Modric (Real Madrid)
Real Madrid is a team full of superstars. The Ronaldos, Bales and Iscos of the world will always have a place in the Real Madrid team. However, when they come across a team which has a well-drilled defence, they rely on their midfield maestro Luka Modric to break down the opposition.
The Croatian midfielder was arguably the best midfielder in the world last season, but this season, like his team, the 32-year-old’s form has tailed away a bit. Still one of Madrid’s most important players, Los Blancos will really struggle to replace a player of Modric’s calibre in the future.
The Croatian’s ability to spray the ball around and dribble past opponents with equal ease make him a valuable asset. With Real Madrid still alive in the Champions League, Modric will be hoping to end the season with another European title.
#2 Andres Iniesta (Barcelona)
One of the true legends of the game, Andres Iniesta, even at 33 is one of the best midfielders on the planet. After having a relatively poor 2016/17 season by his own high standards, the Spaniard has been like a man reborn under Ernesto Valverde this season and he will be keen on helping Barcelona achieve their lofty targets.
Blessed with excellent vision, passing ability and supreme dribbling skills, Iniesta has often been the silent architect of Barcelona’s immense success being their most impressive player on many occasions.
Also, Iniesta has a knack of putting up his best performances in the biggest stages. The only player to be the man of the match in both the World Cup and Champions League final, Iniesta has recently signed a ’lifetime contract’ with Barcelona and although Coutinho was signed in January as a long-term replacement, the Spanish superstar still has a few good years left in him.
#1 David Silva (Manchester City)
Manchester City have played some beautiful and elegant football this season and perhaps the person who most epitmoises the City style of play this season is 32-year-old Spanish midfielder, David Silva.
The former Valencia man has been simply superb this season, dictating play with his intelligent and incisive passing. In just 21 appearances in the Premier League, Silva has already got 8 assists and scored 5 goals making him one of the most productive players in this free-flowing City side.
While most players usually slow down after 30, Silva is arguably having his best ever Premier League season. Easily the second best midfielder in the league after Kevin De Bruyne, Silva edges out both Iniesta and Modric as the best (above 30) midfielder in the world right now.
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