2014 FIFA World Cup: Power Ranking Top 100 Players | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Daniel Johnston
Published Mar 25, 2026
Medel's performances at centre-back for Chile were typically excellent; it's a role he's really embraced under Jorge Sampaoli.
His club next season, be it Internazionale, as reported by Sky Sports, or Cardiff City, will likely consider playing him there on a regular basis, but at club-level his engine, snappiness and ferocity is best-served in defensive midfield.
Best moment: Playing 108 imperious minutes against Brazil in cyborg-esque fashion, strapped together with tape, bandages and seemingly any other household items to hand.
