He can also play in the position of Defensive midfielder.

For the national team, he has often been used a defensive midfielder in recent years.

At one point of his career he even played as defensive midfielder.

He has been described as a defensive midfielder who gets forward.

He also plays as a left back or a defensive midfielder.

The defensive midfielder will often control the pace of the game.

Some managers have used him as a defensive midfielder rather than his natural position of center back.

He can also, in some situations, play as a defensive midfielder.

He is a central Defender but can also take up the role of a defensive midfielder.

He can either play as central defender or defensive midfielder.