Chema Andrés

Key strength: Ball retention

Deep-lying playmaker

In the heart of VfB Stuttgart's midfield, 20-year-old Chema Andrés is writing a quiet success story. With Die Schwaben sitting 5th in the Bundesliga table on a DLWLW run, the Spanish deep-lying playmaker has become a trusted lieutenant for Sebastian Hoeneß—amassing 34 appearances and 1,561 minutes this season. The #30 doesn't dominate headlines like strike partner Tiago Tomás (73 rating), but his metronomic presence enables everything around him: 2 goals, 2 assists, and a passing stat of 55 that underpins Stuttgart's build-up play. At €3 million market value, Chema represents shrewd squad construction—positional discipline over flash, ball retention over risk. Four yellow cards hint at the competitive edge required to shield a backline featuring Jeff Chabot and Alexander Nübel. For a teenager thriving in one of Europe's top five leagues, these minutes are currency. Stuttgart's faith in youth is paying dividends, and Chema's development curve suggests this €3m valuation may soon look like a bargain.