Anthony Annan, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Annan, Currently playing at Staebak, on loan from Start, Norway, seems VERY promising in the defensive role. Played good for ghana also, and is said to be one of the brightest talents from the african continent. Out of the blue, but atleast its a option
"Nicknamed Pablo Aimar in comparison to the Argentine national midfield superstar, Annan combines immense skill with a physical presence that complements his average height. Similar in style to Ghanaian midfield Superstar Michael Essien of Chelsea, Annan is touted as the next big thing to come out of Africa into Europe."
No chance he'd come to us then.
if then Aimar is a holding midfielder he is. More similar to Essien, but nowhere near him atm.