Tarik Muharemović

Key strength: Aerial dominance

Defensive anchor

At just 22 years old, Bosnian centre-back Tarik Muharemović has become a defensive mainstay for US Sassuolo, anchoring their backline through 22 appearances this season. Despite his club's struggles—they currently sit 11th in the table amid a run of concerning form—Muharemović has quietly delivered solid performances. With 1980 minutes played (effectively starting every match), he's contributed 2 goals and 2 assists from the back—a notable return for a traditional defensive anchor whose aerial dominance makes him a threat at set pieces. His disciplinary record is exemplary too, with just 2 yellow cards across the campaign and zero sendings-off. While Sassuolo finds themselves in the lower half of the standings, Muharemović's market value of €7 million reflects growing recognition of his potential. As Sassuolo navigates this difficult spell—with attacking talents like Laurienté and Pinamonti struggling for consistent service—Muharemović remains one of the few constants in a turbulent campaign, offering both present stability and future sell-on value for the ambitious Neroverdi.