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Mathew Ryan
Goalkeeper / Australia
Goalkeeper
34
Australia
€1.8M
Profile
Key strength: Shot-stopping
Shot-stopper
Anchored to 19th place in Segunda División, Levante UD are teetering on the brink of disaster—and their salvation may rest with Mathew Ryan. The 33-year-old Australian goalkeeper, valued at €2 million, arrives with a résumé forged in World Cup battles and European campaigns that most Segunda keepers can only dream of. Despite yet to record an official appearance this season, Ryan is locked in a fierce battle with Pablo Campos for the gloves at a club where every save could mean survival. With a commanding 70 overall rating and shot-stopping as his signature strength, he brings exactly the composure this crisis demands. Behind him, defenders like Manu Sánchez (63) and Jon Ander Olasagasti (61) will need every ounce of his vocal leadership and positioning expertise. While the stat sheet shows zero minutes played, Ryan's mere presence signals intent: Levante have brought in a battle-tested international to stem the bleeding. For a goalkeeper who's stared down the likes of Mbappé and Messi on football's biggest stages, a relegation dogfight in Spain's second tier presents a different challenge—but one his 33-year-old experience is perfectly suited to meet.