Manu Morlanes

Key strength: Work rate

Box-to-box midfielder

In a challenging season for RCD Mallorca, battling in 16th place in the standings, Manu Morlanes has become a steady presence in the engine room. The 27-year-old Spanish midfielder has made 18 appearances this season, logging 986 minutes as a tireless box-to-box presence. With just one goal to his name but a relentless work rate that defines his playing style, Morlanes is the kind of unsung hero who thrives in the trenches of a relegation scrap. Operating alongside higher-rated teammates like Pablo Torre (67) and Pablo Maffeo (63), the €2.4m-valued midfielder provides the defensive coverage and transitional energy that allows Mallorca's more creative players to flourish. His single yellow card in 18 appearances speaks to his discipline and intelligence in the middle third. As Mallorca fight to climb away from the drop zone, Morlanes' grit and availability—rarely missing a match—could prove just as valuable as goals and assists in their survival bid.