Dean Furman VS Andile Jali

Central midfielders play various roles on the field of play, and are probably the most important in terms of setting up attacks. Their position enables them to have an all-round view of the match, and as most of the action takes place in and around their area of the pitch, midfielders often exert the greatest degree of control over how a match is played. This section of the field is often known as a team's "engine room", because great teams rarely succeed without adept, commanding central midfielders.

Dean Furman VS Andile Jali - The head-to-head between the two best centre midfielders.

Marking Ability – sticking close to your man. 
Dean Furman: 8
Andile Jali: 9

Heading Ability – winning the aerial battles. 
Dean Furman: 7
Andile Jali: 7

Pace – speed is an important element in defending and attacking. 
Dean Furman: 9
Andile Jali: 7

Position Play – knowing where to position oneself at all times. 
Dean Furman: 8
Andile Jali: 7

Reading of the Game – being able to see the danger & knowing how to deal with it best. 
Dean Furman: 8
Andile Jali: 8

Communication – talking to the defenders and strikers. 
Dean Furman: 9
Andile Jali: 8

Tackling – midfielders need to tackle hard and also fairly. 
Dean Furman: 7
Andile Jali: 8

Distribution – Once a ball has been won, midfielders need to be able to pass correctly. 
Dean Furman: 9
Andile Jali: 7

Workrate – contributes to running and chasing in a match while not in possession of the ball.
Dean Furman: 9
Andile Jali: 7

Strength – Physical strength on the ball is important. 
Dean Furman: 8
Andile Jali: 8

= DEAN FURMAN wins!!!!

By Mr. Know It All

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