Juan Iglesias

Key strength: Pace and recovery

Overlapping full-back

In a season that defies all logic, Getafe CF occupy second place in La Liga—a position nobody predicted when the campaign began—and Juan Iglesias has been the tireless engine powering this extraordinary ascent. The 28-year-old Spanish right-back has been virtually ever-present, amassing 31 appearances and 2,591 minutes while wearing the number 21 shirt with unwavering consistency. Operating as a modern overlapping full-back, Iglesias combines defensive discipline with attacking ambition. His 1 goal and 3 assists barely scratch the surface of his true value; it's his relentless running down the right flank and intelligent positioning that creates the space for teammates like Borja Mayoral to flourish. With just 3 yellow cards across 31 matches, Iglesias reads the game beautifully rather than lunging recklessly into challenges. Valued at €5 million, Iglesias won't dominate headlines like Madrid's galacticos or Barcelona's phenoms, but as Getafe navigate their WLWDL form in an improbable title race, José Bordalás knows his right-back represents the bedrock of this challenge. In a league obsessed with flash and glamour, Iglesias proves that reliability, intelligence, and tireless work rate still win matches—and just might deliver the unlikeliest of title charges.