Emmanuel Agbadou

Key strength: Aerial dominance

Defensive anchor

In the turbulent waters of the Premier League relegation zone, Wolverhampton Wanderers sit rock bottom at 20th place, fighting for survival. Into this storm has stepped Emmanuel Agbadou - a commanding Ivorian centre-back whose arrival in January 2025 represents a glimmer of defensive steel for a side leaking goals. The 28-year-old, valued at €18m, has made 16 appearances this season, contributing 2 assists from defense while receiving 2 yellow cards and 1 red card that underlines his aggressive, no-nonsense approach. His 65 defending rating and 60 physicality speak to why Wolves invested in him: a towering colossus who dominates aerial duels and anchors the backline. With competition fierce among defenders - Krejci, Bueno, Hoever and Doherty all vying for places - Agbadou has quickly become first choice despite the team's struggles. For Wolves, trapped in desperate form, Agbadou's presence at the heart of defense offers the physical authority they'll need in their fight for Premier League survival.