World-Class Defensive Midfielder - Alex Song

Alexandre Dimitri Song Billong (born 9 September 1987), better known as Alex Song, is a Cameroonian footballer who plays for FC Barcelona and the Cameroon national team. He plays as a central or defensive midfielder, and can also play as a central defender.

He is the cousin of former footballer Rigobert Song (though he refers to him as uncle).


Originally a utility player on the fringes of the first team, Song quickly became an integral part of the Gunners' starting eleven during the preseason to the 2008–09 campaign. He played for Cameroon in 2010 FIFA World Cup. Song was called-up for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations and was the only Cameroonian named in the Team of the Tournament. Known for his colourful hair dye, Song also possesses a French passport.

Song's gameplay is characterised by his tireless runs in midfield and good reading of oppositions' attacks. He plays a key role in breaking up opponents' attacks, shielding the ball when in possession, and then setting up counterattacks for his teammates.

Playing in a withdrawn role of a three-men midfield, Song allows his other teammates in midfield to provide support to the attack with more freedom. His passing range has also improved in recent seasons and he has been able to contribute with a number of assists for the team. A chipped through ball, most commonly to former Arsenal teammate Robin van Persie, has become a trademark of Song's in the 2011–2012 season. He has recently played as more of a play-making central midfielder as opposed to a more defensive role. He has been described by former Cameroon coach Javier Clemente as "much better player in attack than he is defensively."

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