The Underappreciated Art of the Defensive Midfielder

[Drewonix]

Flashy wingers and prolific strikers get the multi-million-dollar hype, but defensive anchors (the "number 6") dictate who actually wins trophies. Players who can break up play, intercept passing lanes, and instantly transition from defense to attack are the rarest commodities in the transfer market. Who is currently the most underappreciated midfield anchor in the world?