Football Manager 2016: 20 Defensive Midfielders You Need To Sign

Strikers bag goals, defenders prevent goals, but your entire team hinges on a balanced, menacing midfield. You may not even employ a defensive midfielder, but trust me, things are a lot easier with a man sitting in front of your back four, commanding the game from his own half. You can break the defensive midfielder category down into several sections depending on your style. There are brutish anchormen, nimble driving forces, and technical deep playmakers, and while they're all tasked with aiding the defence, they are vary enormously in how they achieve that. If you're in the market for a defensive midfielder of any variety, look no further. Forget the big names you already know about, here you'll find a mix of young wonderkids who will develop into sensational talents, ready-made superstars who could slot into your team right now, and one man who could legitimately become one of the greatest footballers in the game. And you can sign him...

20. Daniel Amartey

Your window of opportunity to sign Daniel Amartey appears to be running out after Leicester City snapped up the versatile midfielder in the real world. Before the transfer updates, the Ghanaian is a tremendous addition to your squad for a relatively low price. The 20-year-old falls into the physical category. He's very strong, quick, fit and agile. While those stats aren't always 100% necessary for a defensive midfielder, they certainly help if you're looking for a destroyer in the middle of the field. He can also play at centre back so his technical stats are also excellent. He's ideal for a mid-range Premier League side, and he'll only improve.