Diego Moreira

Key strength: Vision and passing

Box-to-box midfielder

In the heart of a Strasbourg side navigating the choppy waters of Ligue 1—currently sitting 7th with a mixed bag of recent results—21-year-old Belgian Diego Moreira is quietly crafting a breakthrough season. The €18 million-rated left midfielder has become an indispensable cog in the Alsatian machine, racking up 30 appearances and over 2,000 minutes of football. His return of 3 goals and 6 assists—contributing directly to a goal every 230 minutes—tells only part of the story. Operating as a box-to-box dynamo, Moreira's 68-rated passing and creative vision have flourished alongside the attacking talents of Emmanuel Emegha and Julio Enciso. Two early yellow cards reveal a competitive edge that complements his technical gifts—he's a player willing to do the dirty work. Following a turbulent spell of back-to-back defeats, Strasbourg's recent resurgence with consecutive wins has coincided with Moreira playing full 90-minute outings, signaling the growing trust from the dugout. At just 21, with his valuation climbing and performances maturing, Moreira represents the blend of industry and incision that could define Strasbourg's ascent.