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Lewis Cook
Central Midfield / England / Motherwell FC
Profile
Key strength: Positioning, passing range and defensive reading
Deep-lying playmaker / Ball-winning midfielder
Sitting 9th in the Premier League table, AFC Bournemouth's campaign continues to build momentum under Andoni Iraola. At the heart of their midfield rotation is Lewis Cook, a club stalwart who has anchored the Cherries' engine room since 2016. The 28-year-old Englishman—whose market value sits at a respectable €15 million—has featured in 4 appearances this season, accumulating 270 minutes of action. While yet to register goals or assists, Cook's value lies deeper: his defensive reading and passing range provide the stability that allows Bournemouth's more attacking midfielders like Ryan Christie and Alex Scott to flourish. With 2 yellow cards already this season, he's playing with the bite expected of a deep-lying playmaker. Having just extended his contract through 2028, Cook represents the continuity Iraola needs as Bournemouth push for a top-half finish. His battle for minutes alongside Tyler Adams and Alex Scott highlights the fierce competition in a transformed Cherries midfield.