Karl Etta Eyong

Key strength: Link-up play

Target man

Deep in the relegation mire at 18th place, Levante UD's survival hopes rest on the broad shoulders of 22-year-old Cameroonian striker Karl Etta Eyong. With just three wins in their last five matches (LWWWL), the Granotas are clinging to safety by a thread—and their €15 million centre-forward is the lifeline. Eyong has carried an extraordinary burden this season, logging 1,693 minutes across 27 appearances while contributing 6 goals and 4 assists—directly involved in nearly half of Levante's attacking output. Operating as a classic target man in the #21 shirt, his link-up play creates opportunities for teammates like Xavi Simons and Robert Navarro, yet his 58 overall rating towers above a squad desperately lacking quality. With 63-rated shooting and 61 pace, Eyong outshines defenders like Matías Moreno (53) and goalkeeper Pablo Campos (50), yet faces the impossible task of single-handedly dragging a struggling side to safety. Every goal raises his stock for clubs circling above Levante's station, but for now, he remains their solitary beacon—a young player bearing veteran responsibilities in the fight for survival.