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After four Premier League matches, Crystal Palace sit just 16th in the league, which is a far cry from where they are hoping to be, even in the aftermath of losing their best player, Michael Olise, to Bayern Munich. Next up for Crystal Palace is a tough fixture against Manchester United, a Europa League side by virtue of winning the FA Cup last season. Right now, Man United are in 10th, and this is a winnable game for Palace despite the vast difference in wage bills. Crystal Palace may not be having the best start to the season, but they still have two of the best midfielders in the Premier League - top-class stars leading the way after Olise's departure. Both attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze and center/defensive midfielder Adam Wharton rank among the top five players in the Prem...

It isn't easy for a young player under the age of 23 to make a major impact in the center midfield positions, because it's a position that requires a combination of technical quality, tactical intelligence, defensive grit, energy, work rate, veteran know-how, and all-around footballing quality. Here are 10 young players under the age of 23 who have been standouts for their clubs in midfield. To be considered one of the best young center midfielders in the world, a player must be a 6 or an 8 and cannot only play as a 10. Players who are No. 10 playmakers but have a past history of success as a 6 or 8 are able to qualify for this list, because they have shown a history of success in this role. 11. Johnny Cardoso, Real Betis Johnny Cardoso is the least-known name on this list outside ...

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Crystal Palace have two of the Premier League’s best progressive passers

Ranking the 11 best young center midfielders in world football right now in 2024