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Hugo Bueno
Left-Back / Spain / Wolverhampton Wanderers
58 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Pace and recovery
Overlapping full-back
Stranded at the foot of the table and mired in a five-match winless streak, Wolverhampton Wanderers find themselves in desperate need of inspiration. Enter Hugo Bueno, the 23-year-old Spanish left-back who represents a rare beacon of hope in a bleak Molineux campaign. With 36 appearances and 2,670 minutes under his belt this season, Bueno has etched himself into Gary O'Neil's plans with 1 goal and 1 assist—a modest return that belies his greater influence. Operating as an overlapping full-back, the €12 million-rated defender brings exactly what a side languishing in 21st position craves: blistering pace, fearless ball progression, and the boundless energy of youth. While teammates like João Gomes and Fer López battle in midfield, Bueno's relentless forward surges offer Wolves a vital attacking outlet from deep. Locked down on a contract through 2028, he's not just a short-term fix but a cornerstone of the club's future. As the relegation trapdoor creaks open, Bueno's development remains both a lifeline and a promise of better days ahead.