6) Nigel de Jong – AC Milan
The multi-capped Dutch international has won a Premier League title, and provides a consistently solid platform at the base of midfield for both club and country. De Jong is 30-years-old, loves a tackle, and prides himself on his ability to win a midfield battle. Lucas does this job for us, but De Jong is slightly more dynamic, and against bigger sides, he could line up alongside the Brazilian to form a rigid midfield base.
