One of most important positions IMO. A good DM will generally mean a good team. Starting point for most attacks.
Weird that with Barcelona's success in recent years, DM was always the one position they were weak.
Suppose it's not as important when the 5 players in front of a DM is Xavi, Iniesta, Ronaldinho, Messi and Eto'o.
True but both Xavi and Iniesta are brilliant at keeping the ball and both get back to help when poss.