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Will Hughes
Central Midfield / England / Motherwell FC
Profile
Key strength: Ball control and passing
Box-to-box midfielder
In a Crystal Palace side struggling to find consistency at 14th in the table, Will Hughes remains a steadying presence at the heart of midfield. The 30-year-old Englishman, valued at €7m, has made five appearances this season, accumulating 270 minutes of action—though without finding the scoresheet in terms of goals or assists. Operating primarily as a box-to-box midfielder, Hughes brings composure through his trademark ball control and distribution, forming an experienced spine alongside defensive stalwart Marc Guéhi. While his offensive numbers aren't eye-catching, Hughes' tactical discipline and passing range provide the platform from which Palace's attacking players can operate. Despite two yellow cards suggesting occasional lapses in timing, his reliability in retaining possession has made him a trusted figure under the Eagles' management. As Palace seek to climb away from the bottom half, Hughes' seasoned Premier League know-how and technical quality in central areas may prove invaluable in stabilizing their midfield and transitioning from defense to attack more effectively.