Diego Rico

Key strength: Pace and recovery

Overlapping full-back

Diego Rico cuts an interesting figure in Getafe's campaign, sitting 11th in La Liga. At 32, the Spanish left-back has made just one appearance this season—90 minutes of committed, aggressive football that saw him pick up three yellow cards. That extraordinary card-to-minute ratio tells its own story: Rico plays with an intensity that borders on the combustible, a throwback to the old-school defensive full-back who prioritizes stopping attacks over building them. Valued at €1.2 million, Rico operates as depth behind Getafe's more polished options. His 'overlapping full-back' designation and 'pace and recovery' strength suggest a player designed to stretch the flank and track back diligently, yet his single appearance hints at tactical preferences elsewhere. When called upon, Rico brings veteran presence and defensive steel—a useful commodity for a mid-table side navigating the physical demands of Spanish football. For a squad featuring creative talents like Borja Mayoral and Mauro Arambarri upfield, Rico represents the gritty insurance policy every manager quietly values.