Disclaimer

Physicality is another large part of an midfielder's game, for it allows you to keep the ball. The ability to push attackers off the ball and win it back in crucial positions is very important. Therefore an midfielder should maintain a good level of both upper body and lower body strength in order to perform well. 

In younger age groups this is not so relevant as you don’t really need to push players off the ball and mainly focus on keeping the ball and playing it around. But as you get older and start to play on a full size pitch, you will need a good amount of strength to stand a chance against the stronger players.

 A good example of this strength can be Kante who uses his strength to recover the ball in crucial positions.

If you are wondering how to improve your strength, see the gym page on this website for more information.

Stamina is very important in football, the ability to keep running at the same speed the whole game, can put you above everyone else. It allows you to create more chances, more options for your teammates, and stop attacks throughout the game.

If you train two times a week, and have a match on the weekends, then you might not need to do any fitness training, however as the level increases, you might have to start doing cardio sessions. This can include going running, cycling or swimming. I advise doing something that you enjoy, as cardio can be tiring and if you don't enjoy it than you are less likely to stay consistent and increase your stamina. 

It is important that you don't overdo it with the cardio. I advise not running after an intense training session or match, for this can result in injury. But still try to include at least 1 hour of cardio or sport inn your daily routine.