Readers of the Sun voted for the winner.
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British tabloid newspaper the Sun has run a poll to decide who is the best midfielder in world football currently and here are the – somewhat surprising – results.
In reverse order… #WorldsBest midfielders you voted for: 5. Yaya Toure #MCFC pic.twitter.com/Q0aepCZlMt
— The Sun – Football (@TheSunFootball) October 8, 2014
The Manchester City star was the highest scoring midfielder in the Premier League last season with 20 goals and many believe he is the best box-to-box player in world football.