What makes a player worth his wages PART 2

What makes a player worth his wages PART 2
Following on from a previous article i will go into the mine field that is the engine room of your team the midfield.
· Defensive midfield are 1 of the most underrated positions in the whole game tactically and price wise yet its every top teams manager in any league to get one of quality i.e man u - carrick, inter - cambiasso, milan - pirlo/gattuso, chelsea - essien, liverpool - mascherano/alonso, real madrid - gago. Now that you see a pattern a holding player that can disrupt play alleviate pressure on your CB's and start your attack is in my opinion the most important position in your team. The good news is that they are cheaper than most players even the quality ones and stats you should look for are passing, tackling, marking, positioning, concentration, 1st touch, decisions, stamina, strength, bravery and some aggression wouldn't hurt.
· Center midfield are very much in the no mans land between DMC and AMC they can play at both with a push. Important stats to look for are passing, 1st touch, tackling, marking, decisions, pace, flair, creativity, stamina, strength also if playing at mid left or right add crossing and positioning.
· For wingers you should be looking for natural players more than any other with crossing, dribbling, passing, pace, acceleration, off the ball, 1st touch, technique, flair, creativity, composure, agility and balance are the top stats.
· Attacking midfield center are your main links to your strikers and need to join the strikers in front of goal and also disrupt as much as possible there attack main stats you need will be 1st touch, creativity, technique, flair, dribbling, passing, finishing, composure, pace, acceleration, stamina and agility.
In the final installment PART 3 will be goalkeepers and stats that all players regardless of position require.