Lack of quality defenders as well i think. Midfielders and wide forwards have the most talent/quality
I disagree with this really. Think you got quality in all areas, but not sure the central midfield area is better stucked now. I actually think it has gone down a bit recently with great players like Vidal, Kross, Modric having gone down a bit. Iniesta and Xavi retired and not so many great ones stepping up. Guys like Pirlo, Carrick, Lampard, Gerrard have not
been replaced fully either.
When it comes to defenders I think we find plenty of good ones these days. Barca,Atletico and Real got top quality players there even if Ramos have declined. Bayern still got quality and same with PSG even if they are getting old. The Juventus guys might have declined so there could be a point for Serie A (don't follow it too much).
City and Liverpool got really good defenses in the premier league and apart from at Arsenal I do see lots of quality in the other top sides.
More like people building up names long after they have played. Managers and the game has evolved making it harder for players too. Back in the days we had plenty of good wingers too and lots of good midfielders.
In my view though I think we have more quality defenders these days and less quality midfielders. I think the pressure to play in midfield and dominate might get harder with teams playing smarter against them. Jorginho at Chelsea as an example have been a bit exposed even if he is quality from good pressing.
