
Key strength: Pace and recovery
Overlapping full-back
At 31, Jonny Otto finds himself on the periphery of Deportivo Alavés' promising campaign, sitting 7th in the table. Despite zero appearances this season, the Spanish right-back remains a €2.5m asset with explosive pace and recovery abilities that define his overlapping full-back style. His 2 yellow cards suggest fleeting involvement - perhaps from the bench in high-tension moments. As Luis García's side pushes for European contention, Jonny watches from the sidelines while teammates like Antonio Blanco (71 rating) and Carlos Vicente (70 rating) drive the engine room. With Alavés defying preseason expectations, the veteran defender waits patiently for his opportunity, his 45 pace and defensive nous offering a different dimension when fixtures pile up. In a league where squad depth separates contenders from pretenders, Jonny's experience could yet prove vital as the season wears on.