Takuma Asano

Key strength: Pace and dribbling

Wide creator

In the tense battle to stay above the La Liga relegation zone, RCD Mallorca find themselves precariously perched in 16th position, fighting for every point. Amid this struggle, Japanese winger Takuma Asano provides a crucial creative spark on the right flank. At 31, the veteran has appeared 18 times this season—clocking 657 minutes—and while his goal tally of 1 goal and 1 assist may seem modest, his true value lies in his ability to stretch defenses with his pace and tricky dribbling. Operating as a 'wide creator' in Jagoba Arrasate's system, Asano brings experience and unpredictability that complements attacking talents like Pablo Torre. With a €4 million market valuation and consistent availability (0 cards, 18 appearances), Asano represents the kind of reliable squad depth that could prove the difference between survival and relegation for Los Bermellones. His recent form and contributions, though understated in raw numbers, keep Mallorca's attacking channels open when they need them most.