Artem Dovbyk

Key strength: Link-up play

Target man

Anchoring the line for an AS Roma side sitting 5th in the table, Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk embodies the gritty determination of a team grinding its way back into contention. With 3 goals and 2 assists from 17 appearances, the €20m-valued forward has adapted to life in the Italian capital as a rotational weapon under Roma's new regime. His 625 minutes tell the story of a player biding his time—averaging just 37 minutes per appearance—yet his impact as a classic target man has proven invaluable. While Roma's recent form of WLDWW suggests a side finding its footing, Dovbyk's exceptional link-up play has provided a vital bridge between midfield creators like Manu Koné and fellow striker Evan Ferguson. At 28, with a 79 overall rating and a playing style built on positional intelligence rather than blistering pace, the Ukrainian international represents the experienced depth Roma need as they chase European qualification in this transitional campaign. His selfless hold-up play may not grab headlines, but it's the glue holding Roma's attacking pieces together.