Antonio Caracciolo

Key strength: Aerial dominance

Defensive anchor

In the depths of Serie B, 19th-placed Pisa Sporting Club find themselves entrenched in a relegation battle, yet veteran center-back Antonio Caracciolo finds himself on the periphery despite his 35 years of experience. With zero appearances this season but two yellow cards already on his record, the Italian defender is struggling to force his way into a struggling side. Sporting a €550,000 market value and a 40 rating, Caracciolo's defensive anchor qualities—including his trademark aerial dominance—are being overshadowed by the youthful energy of teammates like Idrissa Touré (66 rating) and M'Bala Nzola. While his defensive stats (55 defending, 55 physical) suggest he still possesses the organizational skills of a seasoned campaigner, Pisa's desperate search for survival seems to have left the old warhorse behind. As the club battles to escape the drop zone, Caracciolo's lack of minutes raises uncomfortable questions: is his veteran presence still valuable in the dressing room, or has time finally caught up with this once-reliable defensive stalwart?