Rafik Belghali

Key strength: Adaptability

Versatile player

At the bottom of the Serie A table, Hellas Verona are fighting for survival with just 20th place to show for their efforts this season. Yet in this struggle, 23-year-old Algerian right-back Rafik Belghali has emerged as a rare bright spot—making 18 appearances and logging over 1,300 minutes of action. While his attacking returns of 2 goals and 0 assists may seem modest, for a defender in a relegation-battling side, Belghali's contributions carry weight. His €3.5 million market value reflects growing interest in his potential. Operating as an overlapping full-back, Belghali leverages his pace and recovery abilities to bomb forward while maintaining defensive discipline—evidenced by just 2 yellow cards in a high-pressure environment. As Verona desperately seek points to climb the table, Belghali's consistency and youthful energy provide a foundation to build upon. At 23, he represents both present stability and future promise for a club that needs every advantage in their survival fight.