
Key strength: Work rate
Box-to-box midfielder
In the relentless battle for La Liga survival, Sergi Darder has emerged as RCD Mallorca's midfield anchor at 32 years old. With his team precariously positioned 16th in the table, the Spanish veteran's €3.5m worth of experience becomes invaluable. Through 25 appearances this season, Darder has orchestrated play from deep, racking up 2 assists and netting once while accumulating over 1,600 minutes of crucial game time. His 'Creative playmaker' style—bolstered by a passing rating of 55—sees him threading balls to teammates like Vedat Muriqi and Pablo Torre. Despite Mallorca's uncertain form, Darder's vision and calm presence in central midfield offers a stabilizing force as the relegation scrap intensifies. At this stage of his career, every precise pass carries the weight of survival.