There are several terms for the player in the deepest midfield role. The defensive midfielder. The holding midfielder. The sitting midfielder. The anchorman. They all convey roughly the same kind of ...

Joao Palhinha tipped to swap Tottenham for Manchester United by former Portugal international. Tottenham Hotspur’s form has faded in recent weeks, and as a result, they have dropped to the bottom half ...

The introduction of defensive contributions has opened up new player options this season for fantasy football managers. With the new bonus leaving managers questioning who to pick, we’ve found the top ...

To advance in the 2026 World Cup, the USMNT must be sound and stable defensively. With the tournament less than a year away, things are looking good at center back with Chris Richards and Tim Ream.

Fantasy Premier League managers are getting to grips with a new side of the game this season, one which rewards players’ defensive contributions beyond clean sheets. Those running the game noticed ...

Midfielders at the World Cup come in various styles, including attacking, defending, and box-to-box hybrids. Portugal is well-represented with three players, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, and João Neves, ...