Toma Bašić

Key strength: Vision and passing

Creative playmaker

At SS Lazio, where stars like Mattéo Guendouzi and Taty Castellanos command the headlines, Toma Bašić operates in the shadows—yet his presence has been near-constant this campaign. Sitting 8th in the table with form that has fluctuated, Lazio have relied on Bašić's steady hand in 17 appearances totaling 1,270 minutes of action. The 29-year-old Croatian's numbers—1 goal and 2 assists—tell only part of the story. Operating as a creative playmaker, Bašić's true currency is vision and passing, qualities that unlock space for his more celebrated teammates. While his 60 rating and €2.5m market value pale beside Guendouzi's 80, his contribution lies in the metronomic build-up play that keeps Lazio's attacking stars fed. Bašić represents the modern unsung hero: not flashy, but fundamental. As Lazio push for a stronger second half of the season, his composure and distribution from deep remain crucial to bridging the gap between defense and attack.