Hrm... Okay, so what DOES a defensive midfielder look like? Here's one. 
Here is another. This one is French and just entering his prime. 
Finally another. This one is even on the German National Team, and he's young too. 
Is Sami Khedira Arsenal's Answer at Defensive Mid?
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