James Maddison

Key strength: Vision and passing

Creative playmaker

Languishing in 18th place, Tottenham Hotspur find themselves in an unthinkable relegation dogfight—yet in James Maddison, they possess a creative spark capable of igniting salvation. The 29-year-old England international has been nothing short of phenomenal: across just three appearances totaling 190 minutes, he has delivered 1 goal and 3 assists—a staggering return of one goal contribution every 47 minutes. His €20 million market valuation reflects this potency. Wearing the iconic number 10 shirt, Maddison operates as the creative heartbeat behind attackers Mohammed Kudus and Richarlison, his 70-rated passing vision unlocking defenses with surgical precision. With Spurs' recent form showing signs of life at WLDWW, their survival hopes may rest on keeping their playmaker fit and firing. When Maddison plays, the mathematics of hope begin to change. Yet two yellow cards already hint at a competitive edge that occasionally spills into recklessness—a fire that could either save or sink them.