Nadir Zortea

Key strength: Adaptability

Versatile player

At Bologna FC 1909, sitting 10th in the table, right-back Nadir Zortea is gradually establishing himself within the Rossoblù ranks. The 26-year-old Italian has made 3 appearances this season, accumulating 270 minutes of action as he adapts to Thiago Motta's tactical demands. Zortea's €7.5 million market value reflects his potential as a modern overlapping full-back—a player whose pace and recovery ability offer Bologna valuable width down the right flank. Though still seeking his first goal or assist contribution, his defensive work rate (reflected in his 60 defending stat) provides stability when called upon. Operating alongside attacking talents like Riccardo Orsolini (80 rated) and Jens Odgaard (75 rated), Zortea represents depth in a Bologna squad pushing for mid-table consolidation. His journey from youth football to Serie A continues, with each appearance a step toward claiming a more prominent role in Emilia-Romagna's ambitious project.