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VER time, certain positions have a certain importance. Eras define styles. In the age that we currently live in, attacking football is very common and high-scoring games are becoming more and more regular within the modern game.

But is every position valued and important? The ‘full-back’ role has advanced to where it’s more important to attack rather than defend, the ‘number 10’ role has become a popular and recognised position.

But how important is the defensive midfielder in the current climate and what are the most important aspects of being good in the holding role?