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Using the SortitoutSI FM24 Data Update, SsorLoser scouted five wonderkid defensive midfielders you might never have heard of.
We’ll take a look at how they start the game, then fast-forward 10 years into the future to see whether they truly reach world-class status.
Kees Smit – AZ
Ten years into the future, Kees Smit becomes a world-class defensive midfielder.
His career trajectory tells the story: steady development at AZ Alkmaar ➜ big move to Borussia Dortmund for £61M➜ dominant seasons in the Bundesliga ➜ Paris Saint-Germain pay £104M.
Jorthy Mokio – Ajax
Ten years into the future, Jorthy Mokio is an elite-level anchor in midfield.
His career trajectory tells the story: youth product at Ajax ➜ breakthrough into the first team ➜ Liverpool sign him for £66M ➜ becomes an ever-present Premier League starter with consistent 7.0+ ratings.
Nathan De Cat – Anderlecht
Ten years into the future, Nathan De Cat is one of the best all-round defensive midfielders in world football.
His career trajectory tells the story: emerging star at Anderlecht ➜ early move to Juventus for £25.5M ➜ dominates Serie A ➜ Bayern Munich smash the record with a £193M transfer.
Jiří Panoš – Viktoria Plzeň
Ten years into the future, Jiří Panoš develops into a world-class deep-lying playmaker.
His career trajectory tells the story: academy talent at Viktoria Plzeň ➜ bargain transfer to Wolves for £12.75M ➜ five standout Premier League seasons ➜ Real Madrid sign him for £74M.
Finn Jentsch – Stuttgart
Ten years into the future, Finn Jeltsch is a powerful, consistent midfield enforcer.
His career trajectory tells the story: homegrown talent in Germany ➜ move to Toronto FC for £14M ➜ dominates MLS with back-to-back 7.7+ ratings ➜ Napoli pay £58M to bring him back to Europe.
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- 21 Oct 2025 15:56:45
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