Sebastian Otoa

Key strength: Aerial dominance

Defensive anchor

At 21 years old, Danish centre-back Sebastian Otoa represents a quiet but intriguing prospect at Genoa CFC. While his club battles at 14th place in the standings, Otoa waits in the wings with just a single appearance (90 minutes) to his name this campaign. Yet his €2M market value and 'defensive anchor' reputation signal untapped potential. With aerial dominance as his calling card and solid defensive/physical ratings (55 each), the Copenhagen native profiles as a traditional stopper in an age of ball-playing defenders. His solitary outing yielded two yellow cards—evidence of the aggressive streak that could serve him well if honed. Competing for minutes alongside the more experienced Leo Østigård, Otoa's path to regular first-team football remains a test of patience and development. For now, he represents Genoa's bet on defensive depth and future security—a project player who could anchor their backline for years if given time to grow.