Jean-Luc Dompé

Key strength: Cutting inside

Inside forward

At 30 years old, Jean-Luc Dompé finds himself in a transitional season with Hamburger SV, marooned in 11th place and searching for consistency. The French winger has logged 15 appearances totaling 1,019 minutes, netting twice but yet to register an assist—a statistical profile that speaks to his evolving role as an inside forward who thrives cutting inside from the left flank rather than creating for others. Operating alongside higher-profile teammates like Fábio Vieira and Arsenal loanee Albert Sambi Lokonga, Dompé carries a modest €3.5 million market value that reflects his steady, if unspectacular, contributions. His pace and dribbling remain functional weapons in HSV's attack, but with zero cards in over 1,000 minutes, there's a discipline to his game that managers appreciate even when the end product wavers. As Hamburg look to climb the table and rediscover their identity, Dompé's experience and tactical flexibility could prove vital in turning their season around.