Matteo Politano

Key strength: Pace and dribbling

Wide creator

At 32, Matteo Politano finds himself in a curious chapter of his career with SSC Napoli. The Italian right winger, valued at €10 million, has made just two appearances this campaign with a single assist to his name - a stark contrast to his prolific spells earlier in the decade. Napoli sit 3rd in the table, but their form remains unclear, and Politano's limited minutes (180 total) suggest he's not quite fitting into Antonio Conte's plans. Once the driving force on Napoli's right flank under previous regimes, the diminutive winger now battles for relevance. With Khvicha Kvaratskhelia dominating the opposite wing and summer arrivals reshaping the squad, Politano's trademark combination of close control, clever interplay, and cutting inside from the right has been reduced to cameo appearances. For a player who once terrorized Serie A defenses with his unpredictable dribbling, the next few months will determine whether he's a valued squad member or a January departure candidate.