
Key strength: Finishing
Clinical finisher
Navigating a competitive mid-table battle from 13th position in La Liga, Deportivo Alavés have found a reliable goal-scorer in Toni Martínez. The 28-year-old Spanish striker has quietly emerged as one of the division's most efficient finishers this season, notching 8 goals across 27 appearances—a clinical strike rate of one goal every 225 minutes. With a modest €3.5 million market value, Martínez exemplifies shrewd recruitment, delivering value well beyond his price tag. Operating with a 63-rated shooting ability and his trademark composure in the box, he has accumulated 1,802 minutes of football and contributed 10 goal involvements including 2 assists. While fellow forward Lucas Boyé (60) provides squad depth, Martínez remains the undisputed spearhead, combining with the creative force of Antonio Blanco (71) and Carlos Vicente (70) to keep Alavés competitive. In a season where marginal gains could mean the difference between safety and European dreams, Martínez's finishing precision remains their sharpest edge.