Fabinho

Fabinho remains one of the most dependable holding midfielders in world football at age 32, now anchoring the centre of the pitch for Al-Ittihad FC in the Saudi Pro League. The Brazilian international, wearing the number 8 shirt, stands 188 cm tall and uses his long stride and sharp reading of the game to break up opposition attacks before they develop. His distinctive strength is his ability to shield a back four, combining physical power with disciplined positioning — the same trai...