Alberto Reina

Key strength: Work rate

Box-to-box midfielder

Alberto Reina is fighting a relegation battle deep in the engine room of a struggling Real Oviedo side. At 20th in the table, the Asturian club faces an uphill fight for survival, but Reina's tireless work rate has seen him accumulate 22 appearances and 1,230 minutes this season. The 28-year-old Spaniard has found the net twice despite his box-to-box responsibilities, providing a vital defensive shield in front of a porous backline. His €1.5m valuation reflects his reliability rather than flair—pace and shooting are modest at 50 and 42 respectively, but his work rate and passing (55) anchor the midfield alongside higher-profile teammates like Thiago Almada. In a season defined by squad imbalance, Reina's consistency stands out. He's yet to receive a red card despite the battle scars of a relegation scrap, and his 1 yellow card speaks to disciplined aggression. As Real Oviedo look to climb from the foot of the table, Reina's unsung contributions in the heart of midfield remain essential to any hope of survival.