Top 20 Midfielders

1. Xavi-he completes more passes by himself during a game than some teams do overall; the man is pure class
2. Andres Iniesta-Xavi's complement. Sets up and creates space for Messi & co.
3. Eden Hazard-the 21 year old Belgian sensation has lit up the Ligue 1 and brings his advanced skill set to Stamford Bridge this year
4. Cesc Fabregas-Arsenal, Barcelona, and Spainish stud who can both light up the scoreboard and the assist chart at will
5. Mesut Ozil-the underrated middie whose blinding crosses usually end up on Ronaldo's foot for a secured goal
6. Wesley Sneijder-heavily talented Dutchman on an average Milan team. he makes others around him shine, while showcasing his dead ball abilities
7. Santi Cazorla-new Arsenal signing this year, basically a younger carbon copy of the typical Spanish midfielder
8. David Silva-another Spanish prototype midfielder, lighting up the competition during City's championship run last year
9. Bastian Schweinsteiger-can't say a bad thing about this guy, he's talented and is the straw that keeps together Bayern Munich 
10. Andrea Pirlo- Italian maestro. the coordinator and collected finisher for both Juve and team Italy
11. Arjen Robben-can play both middie and attack, has tremendous speed and has a wicked left-footed shot for a guy lacking a decent hairline
12. Juan Mata-underrated Chelsea swingman who continues the Spanish lineage in the midfield
13. Luka Modric-former Spur now turned Madrid midfielder. heavily talented with great ball control
14. Steven Gerrard-Liverpool FC's most tenured player and captain who remains the reason why fans stay loyal
15. Yaya Toure- quick, great vision and finishing
16. Kaka-this living legend may only be a shadow of his former self at Milan, but boggles this blogger's mind why Jose doesn't utilize him more often 
17. Shinji Kagawa- initially struggling to fit ManU's style, but was a top scoring threat last season for champion Dortmund
18. Xabi Alonso-completes Madrid's midfield with style and grace, also a good defensive dropback
19. Daniele de Rossi- came into the international spotlight with his play in Euro 2012, plays alongside Francesco Totti in Roma's staunch midfield
20. Gareth Bale- damn quick, this Welsh international is a huge fan-favorite for Tottenham

Notable runner-ups: Mikel Arteta. Landon Donovan, Michael Bradley, Sergi Busquets, Franck Ribery, Javier Pastore