Best midfielder in the world by some distance.
De Jong can't lace his boots yet.
If he can stay fit this season and performs for City the CL and Belgium in the Euros he should get some Ballon D'or consideration.
His top level is ridiculous.
Rakitic is better. He can defend as well as attack, he’s less injury prone too.
Rakitic took Croatia to a WC final and was their best player in said final, he was also the best mid these last years as Barca have been racking up league wins.