Alexis Mac Allister

Key strength: Vision and passing

Creative playmaker

In a season of unexpected turbulence, with Liverpool FC languishing in 6th place after a campaign that promised so much, World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister has emerged as the creative lifeline dragging the Reds back toward contention. The 27-year-old Argentine, donning the iconic number 10 shirt, has been a near-constant presence with 35 appearances and 2,328 minutes of midfield mastery. His modest 3 goals and 4 assists belie his true influence—threading 79-rated visionary passes through congested defensive lines, his partnership with Ryan Gravenberch breathing rhythm back into Liverpool's engine room while Ibrahima Konaté and the defensive line shield him from behind. Valued at a commanding £85 million, Mac Allister's technical brilliance and championship pedigree from Argentina's 2022 triumph have made him indispensable. Astonishingly, he's collected just one yellow card in 35 outings—a testament to his intelligence and discipline. As Liverpool fight to reclaim their place among the elite, Mac Allister's ability to unlock stubborn defenses remains their sharpest weapon.