Ramires 's physical skills allow him to support his team at both ends of the pitch .
In spite of his slender build , he is a strong tackler , and has been called a `` box-to-box midfielder '' , due to his overall speed , energy , consistency , ability to read the game and high work rate , which enables him to support his teams at both ends of the pitch by breaking down opposition plays and subsequently starting an attack after winning back possession .