Thomas Lemar

Key strength: Vision and passing

Creative playmaker

Girona FC sit eighth in the table, mired in a torrid run of DLDDL form that has yielded just a solitary point from their last five matches. In these turbulent moments, Thomas Lemar has become the steadying heartbeat Michel's side desperately needs. The 29-year-old French playmaker may no longer command the €70 million price tag that defined his Atlético Madrid prime—his market value now sits at a modest €5 million—but his influence on this youthful Girona squad transcends the stat sheet. With 3 goals and 2 assists from 18 appearances this season, Lemar won't dominate highlights like teammate Ilyas Chaira, yet his 60-rated passing and exceptional vision provide the tactical glue binding Girona's attack together. Whether entering from the bench or rotating through the midfield, the former French international delivers composure in transitional moments that raw talent cannot replicate. At 939 minutes and counting, Lemar has reinvented himself from luxury winger to squad craftsman—less flash, more function, but no less vital when the pressure mounts.