The 10 best defensive midfielders on the planet: Chelsea man just misses out on top spot

1) Sergio Busquets (Barcelona)

The finest defensive midfielder on the planet is certainly still Barcelona star Sergio Busquets who, despite the fact that he is incredibly easy to dislike, plays the role better than anyone else on the planet currently. His defensive positioning is absolutely incredible and Busquets simply never gives the ball away – a stunning footballer.