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A player who stays calm when opponents close them down and finds a way out. They don't panic, don't give the ball away under pressure, and often draw fouls or find passes others would miss. Busquets was the gold standard for years - teams pressed him and he'd just spin away or thread a pass through a tiny gap. Modern midfielders get rated heavily on this quality.
Rodri is one of the most press-resistant players in the Premier League. Teams send two or three players to close him down, and he somehow wriggles free or plays a one-touch pass that breaks the press entirely.
Robbie
Jan 28, 2026
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