Maghnes Akliouche

Key strength: Pace and dribbling

Wide creator

Riding a five-game unbeaten surge that has lifted them to 6th in Ligue 1, AS Monaco have found their rhythm—and at the heart of their resurgence stands 23-year-old Maghnes Akliouche. The €45m-rated French winger has been the principality's creative architect this season, delivering 4 goals and 5 assists across 35 tireless appearances. Operating as a 'wide creator' rather than a traditional speedster, Akliouche relies on surgical vision and passing precision to dismantle defenses. His recent masterclass came against Paris Saint-Germain on February 17, where he carved open the champions with a trademark assist. With 2,767 minutes of consistent excellence, he has become the connective tissue linking Monaco's attack—feeding Mika Biereth through the middle while combining elegantly with Simon Adingra on the opposite flank. In a season of transition, Akliouche offers something rare: calm certainty. Monaco's European ambitions rest on his ability to keep finding the half-chances that turn draws into wins.