Jesús Vázquez

Key strength: Pace and recovery

Overlapping full-back

In the depths of Valencia's challenging campaign—stranded in 17th place and fighting for survival—23-year-old Jesús Vázquez finds himself on the periphery, having managed just 180 minutes across three appearances this season. The Spanish left-back, valued at €3M, represents a work-in-progress for Los Che, showcasing his 'overlapping full-back' instincts and recovery pace when afforded rare opportunities. While teammates Hugo Duro and Lucas Beltrán shoulder the attacking burden with significantly higher ratings, Vázquez remains an intriguing project: a player whose raw athleticism and defensive recovery could yet prove valuable in a relegation scrap. With zero goals and assists from his limited minutes, the spotlight hasn't found him yet—but at 23, Vázquez's development trajectory suggests patience may yield dividends. For now, he waits on the margins of a Valencia side desperate for solutions, his overlapping runs and recovery speed offering a tantalizing glimpse of what could become a reliable asset should the club stabilize and trust him with extended runouts.