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Luiz Felipe
Centre-Back / Italy / Rayo Vallecano
50 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Aerial dominance
Defensive anchor
Luiz Felipe stands as a defensive pillar in a Rayo Vallecano side fighting for survival, currently positioned 18th in La Liga and desperate for stability. The 28-year-old Italian centre-back, valued at €5 million, carries the weight of expectation as Rayo battle to escape the relegation zone. Despite limited goal contributions from his defensive position, Felipe's experience—honed during his Lazio days in Serie A—provides the organization and composure that Vallecas craves. Operating within a competitive backline alongside teammates like Abdul Mumin and Florian Lejeune, the Italian international's tactical intelligence and aerial dominance (reflected in his 55 defending and 55 physical FIFA stats) form the bedrock of Rayo's defensive resilience. With two yellow cards already accumulated, he's clearly been involved in the physical battles that define lower-half survival scraps. As Rayo Vallecano fight tooth and nail to climb the table, Felipe's leadership at the back could prove the difference between relegation heartbreak and another season of top-flight football in Madrid's working-class district.