
Key strength: Work rate
Box-to-box midfielder
At Borussia Mönchengladbach, a club sitting 2nd in the table and harboring serious European ambitions, 23-year-old German midfielder Rocco Reitz is quietly carving out his role as a box-to-box engine. With just 2 appearances and 180 minutes under his belt this season, Reitz is still proving himself at the senior level, yet his €17 million market value already speaks to the potential Gladbach sees in him. Deployed alongside more established names like Franck Honorat (70 rating) and Robin Hack (66 rating), Reitz brings the grit and positional discipline needed to balance Gladbach's attacking flair. His 63 passing, 58 dribbling, and 56 physicality suggest a well-rounded profile for the modern midfielder, while one yellow card hints at the combative edge that defines his playing style. As Daniel Farke's side push for European qualification, Reitz represents the blend of youth and industry that could become crucial in the congested winter schedule—if he can translate that renowned work rate into tangible contributions on the scoresheet.