Playing as a defensive midfielder is a key part of the team and one of the most fascinating roles. The defensive midfielder is the midfield player who links the defensive line with the attacking midfield line. They can play as the only defensive midfielder in the center or share the position with a teammate, which is typical of some base formations like Rush’s 1-3-5-2 (exemplified below), or the very commonly used 1-4-2-3-1. The defensive midfielder shares many characteristics with the center back and offensive midfielder, but it is their unique characteristics that define them as a key player on the team.
