Hamzat Ojediran

Key strength: Ball retention

Deep-lying playmaker

Hamzat Ojediran stands at an intriguing crossroads in his young career. The 22-year-old Nigerian defensive midfielder is part of an RC Lens side flying high in 2nd place, yet his own contribution remains modest—just 2 appearances totaling 180 minutes this season, with no goals or assists to his name. Operating as a deep-lying playmaker valued at €1m, Ojediran possesses solid passing (55) and ball retention as his calling card, but he finds himself in the shadows of Lens' more established stars. While teammates like Abdallah Sima (73 rating), Samson Baidoo, and Florian Thauvin command the spotlight, the Nigerian youngster is still searching for his breakthrough moment. At 22, time is on his side, but breaking into a side challenging at the top of the table demands patience and persistence. For now, Ojediran watches and learns, waiting for his opportunity to prove he belongs among Lens' rising talents.