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Robert Andrich
Defensive Midfield / Germany / Bayer 04 Leverkusen
52 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Ball retention
Deep-lying playmaker
In a Bayer Leverkusen side navigating turbulent waters under Xabi Alonso—currently 3rd in the Bundesliga with form reading DLWWL—Robert Andrich has been the immovable object anchoring their midfield. The 31-year-old German defensive midfielder has been ever-present this season, racking up 32 appearances and 2,459 minutes while contributing 1 goal and 2 assists. While higher-rated teammates like Tapsoba and Aleix García draw the spotlight, Andrich's €6 million valuation and understated role belie his true importance as Alonso's midfield metronome. Remarkably disciplined with just 2 yellow cards all season, his deep-lying playmaker role enables Leverkusen's transitions from defense to attack. As Die Werkself battle to maintain their Champions League qualification push amidst inconsistent form, Andrich's ball retention, composed distribution, and tireless work rate provide the unsung foundation—shielding a defense marshalled by Tapsoba while allowing creative talents to flourish ahead of him. The unsung hero of Leverkusen's engine room.