TOP 5 BEST ATTACKING MIDFIELD RIGHT & LEFT IN FM 2017:

TOP 5 BEST AMR & AML IN FM 2017:

ATTACKING MIDFIELD RIGHT:

1) LIONEL MESSI : BARCELONA

Messi regarded as the best player of all-time.  His god-like dribbling skills and mental strength is just brilliant.  He can carry game by his own.  His partnership with Neymar and Suarez at Barcelona regarded as the most fearsome partnership.  Making his debut for Barcelona under Rijkaard.  358 appearances for Barcelona scoring 321 goals.  Wow!  116 caps for Argentina.  

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2) MARCO REUS : DORTMUND

Big signing for Dortmund in the year 2012 from Monchengladbach.  Bayern were interested to sign him as well but he choose to sign for Jurgen Klopp side.  Making 109 appearances for Dortmund and 29 caps for Germany.  His partnership up front with Aubameyang is superb.  Their nickname is 'Batman and Robin'.  

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3) ARJEN ROBBEN : BAYERN

Gifted winger signed for Chelsea when in 2004 from PSV.  Pacey winger and technically gifted.  Played superbly well under Mourinho in title winning season to earn a move to Real Madrid.  Making 67 appearances for Chelsea, 50 appearances for Real Madrid and 149 appearances for Bayern.  89 caps for Netherland. 

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4) HENRIKH MKHITARYAN : MANCHESTER UNITED

I always remember this player very well.  Mkhi opt to sign for Dortmund instead of Liverpool in the of 2013.  He was the first signing target under Rodgers in Liverpool.  Since then, making 88 appearances for Dortmund and in sublime form last season earning a big money move to Manchester United this season.  61 caps for Amenia.

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5) JUAN CUADRADO : CHELSEA

Big signing for Chelsea from Fiorentina in the year 2015.  Loan to Juventus the following season to get more playing time under Conte.  Brilliant form in Juventus.  Making 36 appearance for Juventus and 61 caps for Colombia. 

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ATTACKING MIDFIELD LEFT:

1) CRISTIANO RONALDO : REAL MADRID

Man Utd sign him from Sporting when he was 18 and groom him to become the best player on earth.  Signed for Real Madrid in the year 2009 for a world record transfer fee.  246 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring 270 goals.  The stats said it all.  136 caps for Portugal and recently guided them into European Champion.  

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2) NEYMAR : BARCELONA

The person to replace Messi as world best when Messi retire from football.  Neymar skills arguably one of the best in the world.  His partnership with Messi and Suarez is the most fearsome in the world right now.  Signed for Barcelona in the year 2013 from Santos.  Making 104 appearances for Barcelona and 75 caps for Brazil.  Recently lead Brazil to first ever Olympic glory. 

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3) GARETH BALE : REAL MADRID

Fast and furious player on the left.  Started his career as a left-back in Southampton.  Since signing for Tottenham, Redknapp played him into more advance role.  Since then, he excel as one of the best winger in the Premier League.  Under AVB, he has shown his goal scoring talent.  Scoring from everywhere.  His great form under AVB earn him a world record signing to Real Madrid.  Making 146 appearances for Tottenham and 92 appearances for Real Madrid.  65 caps for Wales and recently guided them to historical European Cup semi-final.

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4) ANTOINE GRIEZMANN : A. MADRID

Player of The Tournament and Golden Boot winner in EURO 2016.  Superb form for club and country last season.  Big money signing from Real Sociedad to A. Madrid in the year 2014.  Making 87 appearances for A. Madrid scoring 50 goals.  39 caps for France.

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5) EDEN HAZARD : CHELSEA

Last season is a season to be forgotten for Hazard.  Being dropped from the first team under Mourinho due to bad form.  Nothing can stop talent from excelling as Hazard unleash his potential in EURO 2016.  Key player for EPL leader Chelsea this season.  150 appearances for Chelsea and 76 caps for Belgium.  

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*** Stay tune for TOP 5 AMC/ST next... Catch up later

TOP 5 BEST DEFENSIVE MIDFIELD & CENTER MIDFIELD IN FM 2017:

TOP 5 BEST DM & CM IN FM 2017:

DEFENSIVE MIDFIELD:

1) SERGIO BUSQUETS : BARCELONA

One of the best deep-lying playmaker around.  Make his debut under Pep Guardiola for Barcelona.  He is the best in his role.  Making 258 appearances for Barcelona and earning 94 caps for Spain.  One of the best of all time for sure.  

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2) JAVIER MASCHERANO : BARCELONA

I am super mad when Liverpool sold him to Barcelona.  The hard tackling defensive midfield is beast in the middle of the park.  He turn into center back during Pep's reign at Barcelona but his best position is defensive midfield for sure.  Making 94 key appearances for Liverpool and 181 appearances for Barcelona.  Earning 135 caps for Argentina.  Captain for his country for 2010 world cup under Maradona. 

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3) ILKAY GUNDOGAN : MANCHESTER CITY

A very good deep lying playmaker in Dortmund.  Signed for Man City for 20 million pound this season.  Man City manage to sign him on a cheap due to his injury.  Playing at more advance role for Man City this season and still excel at it.  Making 105 appearances for Dortmund and 20 caps for Germany. 

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4) XABI ALONSO : BAYERN

Another legend for Liverpool.  Who can forget Alonso, Gerrard alongside Mascherano at the middle of the park for Liverpool?  Fearsome!  Making 143 appearances for Liverpool, 158 appearances for Real Madrid and 63 appearances for Bayern.  Legend!  114 caps for Spain making him 5th most capped player in the nation's history. 

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5) CASEMIRO : REAL MADRID

A no-nonsense midfield player.  Played well under Zidane last season but Real Madrid opt to loan him to Porto to gain first team action.  Making 38 appearances for Real Madrid and earning 13 caps for Brazil.

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CENTER MIDFIELD:

1) PAUL POGBA : MANCHESTER UNITED

Juventus signed Pogba from Man Utd for free and eventually sold Pogba back to Man Utd for a world record fee (89.3 million pound).  Dip of form this season for Man Utd but we all know what sort of player Pogba was.  On his day, he can win games by his own.  Pogboom!

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2) ANDRES INIESTA : BARCELONA

I guess needless for me to describe Iniesta.  Tremendous midfield player.  Super passing ability.  The best passer around in football history.  Making 394 appearances for Barcelona and 113 caps for Spain.

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3) LUKA MODRIC : REAL MADRID

Modric is an engine for every of his team.  He is always important for every team he played for.  Kroos mentioned that Modric is a super player to play with.  Making 122 for Real Madrid after signing from Tottenham.  95 caps for Croatia.

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4) TONI KROOS : REAL MADRID

Signed for Real Madrid from Bayern in 2014.  Young and great vision midfield player.  One of the passer of football around.  Steady midfield player with great potential.  Making 130 appearances for Bayern and 79 appearances for Real Madrid.  74 caps for Germany.

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5) CLAUDIO MARCHISIO : JUVENTUS

Juventus academy player that plying his trade for Juventus since then.  Warrior in the middle of the park.  Making 263 appearances for Juventus and earning 54 caps for his country Italy. 

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***Stay tune for TOP 5 best AMR/AML in FM 2017 next....

TOP 5 BEST LEFT BACK IN FM 2017:

TOP 5 BEST LEFT BACK IN FM 2017:

1) DAVID ALABA : BAYERN

Current best left back in the world football for sure!  At still below 25, Alaba has achieved a lot in world football.  Making his debut for Bayern in 2009, since then he never look back.  Making 146 appearances for Bayern and 50 caps for Austria.  Alaba is very versatile as well playing in few position under Guardiola.

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2) MARCELO - REAL MADRID

Attacking left back.  His defending ability is not as good as many left back but his attacking power is brilliant.  Making 273 appearances for Real Madrid and 45 caps for Brazil.  

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3) JORDI ALBA - BARCELONA

Current first choice left back for Barcelona & Spain.  A very good balance left back, Alba equally good for both defending and attacking.  Making 109 appearances for Barcelona and 50 caps for Spain. 

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4) CÉSAR AZPILICUETA - CHELSEA

I don't fancy him as a good left back.  His natural position is definitely on the right side.  Experience player.  Making 134 appearances for Chelsea and earning 18 caps for Spain.  Currently 2nd choice at Chelsea. 

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5) ALEX SANDRO - JUVENTUS

I used to sign him a lot in FM during his time at Porto.  Earning a big transfer fee to Juventus in 2015 and making 26 appearances for Juventus.  6 caps for Brazil.  Silver medalist in Olympic represent Brazil in 2012.

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** Stay tune for top 5 in all position and top 5 for the future in all position...  Thanks a million for reading.  Appreciate.

TOP 5 BEST RIGHT BACK IN FM 2017:

TOP 5 BEST RIGHT BACK IN FM 2017:

1) PHILIPP LAHM : BAYERN

Lahm is a legend for most football fans especially Bayern's fan.  Solid right back with great leadership.  Lahm played as defensive midfielder under Pep Guardiola.  That shows how versatile Lahm is.  314 appearances for Bayern and 113 caps for Germany.  A World Cup winner with Germany in 2014. 

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2) DANI CARVAJAL - REAL MADRID

Make 93 appearances for Real Madrid.  Recently secure starting spot under Zidane in Real Madrid ahead of Danilo.  9 caps for Spain.  

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3) DANIEL ALVES - JUVENTUS

My favourite right back of all time.  I describe Alves as the best right back of all time.  A very attacking minded player and solid defensively as well.  Gifted!  247 appearances during his time at Barcelona.  99 caps for Brazil.  

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4) STEPHAN LICHTSTEINER - JUVENTUS

A very good right back making his name under Antonio Conte after signing from Lazio.  Making 151 appearances for Juventus.  88 caps for the Switz.  

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5) JUANFRAN - A. MADRID

Current first choice right back for Spain.  Making 193 appearances for A. Madrid and earning 22 caps for Spain.  Steady right back. 

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** I will write a blog on top 5 in each position for the future soon after finishing my TOP 5 based on current ability in FM17.  Stay tune....

TOP 5 BEST DEFENDER CENTER IN FM 2017:

TOP 5 DEFENDER CENTER IN FM 2017:

1) JEROME BOATENG : BAYERN

Once played at Man City but sold to Bayern at 2011.  Boateng developed into one of the best center back in the world especially under Pep Guardiola reign as Bayern boss.  Making 131 appearances for Bayern and earning 67 caps for Germany.  Signed a new contract with Bayern keeping Boateng until 2021.  A very good ball playing center back.  

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2) SERGIO RAMOS : REAL MADRID

Signing from Sevilla to Real Madrid since 2005 has developed Sergio Ramos into one of the world most respected defender.  He can play as Right Back as well.  Making 345 appearances for Real Madrid and earning himself 140 caps for Spain.

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3) LEONARDO BONUCCI : JUVENTUS

Fantastic defender!  He is very good as sweeper role as well.  Pep mentioned during EURO 2016 that Bonucci is the best defender in the world.  Played for Juventus since 2010 and appear 209 times for Juventus.  67 caps for Italy. 

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4) THIAGO SILVA : PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN

Solid defender.  High profile signing for PSG during the 2011/2012 season.  Making 113 appearance for them.  60 caps for Brazil.  Silver and Bronze medalist for the Olympic games with Brazil.  

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5) MATS HUMMELS : BAYERN

Making 225 appearances for Dortmund since 2009 and re-joined his youth team and Dortmund's club rival Bayern last year.  A controversy transfer.  Earning 55 caps for Germany.  Classy defender. 

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*** Good day ahead mates.  Stay tune for the top 5 in all positions.  I hope it helps...

TOP 5 BEST GOALKEEPER IN FM 2017:

TOP 5 GOALKEEPER IN FM 2017:

1) MANUEL NEUER : BAYERN

Manuel Neuer regarded one the best GK of all time.  His performance for club and countries has been consistent.  173 appearances for Bayern and earning 74 caps for Germany.  World Cup & European Cup winners for Germany.

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2) DAVID DE GEA : MANCHESTER UNITED

Regarded the best goalkeeper in his generation alongside Courtois.  Signed for Man Utd for 17.8 million pound in the year 2010/2011 season.  176 appearances for Man Utd and earning 18 caps for his country.  Current first choice goalkeeper for Spain. 

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3) GIANLUIGI BUFFON : JUVENTUS

Buffon maintained as one of the goalkeeper since I'm a kid.  A consistent performer and every manager would love to have him in the team.  His loyalty to Juventus is unquestionable.  469 appearances for Juventus since making his record move from Parma.  167 caps for Italy.  Hall of Fame player.

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4) PETR CECH : ARSENAL

Current Arsenal goalkeeper is a legend in EPL.  He is pulling fantastic saves up to last week against Tottenham.  Played for Chelsea for 11 seasons, making 333 appearances.  Signed for Arsenal last season free and making 46 appearances so far.  Represented his country for 124 times.

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5) HUGO LLORIS : TOTTENHAM

Signed for Tottenham at 2012 from Lyon and make 140 appearances for Tottenham.  Strong leader at the back.  85 caps for France.  Captaining France to lead them to EURO 2016 final.

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*** I hope you guys enjoy, have a good day ahead.  

2016/2017 SEASON: MARCH 2017 FIXTURE:

BOURNEMOUTH VS SOUTHAMPTON:

A very difficult away match against the Bournemouth.  A very attacking side with 'no fear' tagging. 

Wilson and Wilshere will be key for them.  Wilson has been scoring for fun this season.  Wilshere is working very hard to show that he is still a top class midfield player.

I am starting my usual line up.  Pulisic to start ahead of Depay on the left.  

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As expected, big scoring game.  An important win for us.  First hattrick for Hojbjerg and a beautiful goal Pulisic is highlight of our win.  Another good performance by Wilson for Bournemouth. 

SOUTHAMPTON VS ZENIT:

EURO Cup match, 2nd round.  We will be aiming to carry the EURO Cup this season.  There are still many strong teams in the cup at the moment, PSG and Man Utd still around.  It will be difficult. 

Criscito, Zhirkov and Kokorin will be key for Zenit side.

As for my side, Depay and Redmond to start on the flank and Austin to lead the attacking line. 

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A good 2-1 win at home.  We manage to fight back after a goal down courtesy for their read card.  Not a good performance but most importantly we carry a goal lead going to the 2nd leg. 

SOUTHAMPTON VS ARSENAL:

After a good EPL run of wins, we are going for our win to stretch our lead in the league.  It will be difficult against a wounded Arsenal side.

Ozil, Sanchez and Cazorla will key for the Arsenal side.  Perez to start ahead of Giroud in their attacking line.

Pulisic, Ounas and Origi is back for our side.  Attacking trio is in good run of form at the moment. 

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A 1-1 draw.  Poor performance from our side especially Pulisic and Origi.

ZENIT VS SOUTHAMPTON: 

2nd leg match.  We hope to defend our lead 2-1 league.

We are going to start the same team as the 1st leg. 

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A good draw for us.  Most importantly we qualified for the next round which is the Quarter Final.  A good goal from Austin courtesy of sharp crossing from Redmond.  Austin miss a lot of chances though.

SOUTHAMPTON VS WEST BROM:

We are looking to win this game after losing 2 points against Arsenal in our previous game.  Home comfort is very important is this difficult match. 

Rondon will key for Pulis' side.  

We will do our best to dominate possession win the match.  

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A very lucky win.  A very lucky goal as well from Danilo.  Ugly-ugly win!  Since 3 points is the most important, I'll be happy with this win rather than moaning. 

We are having a good lead over Man Utd after a good run of form and a good run of wins.  Man Utd with a game in hand.  We need to carry this commitment and deliver the best for our side.  

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Aguero took over Origi as top scorer.  My aim is to lead Southampton to be Premier League giant and of cos European giant as well.  We will no longer be a selling club.