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Dávid Hancko
Centre-Back / Slovakia / Atlético de Madrid
65 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Aerial dominance
Defensive anchor
Atlético de Madrid sit 4th in the table, their LWWLW form capturing a season of maddening inconsistency under Diego Simeone. Yet amid the turbulence, Dávid Hancko has emerged as El Cholo's unshakeable foundation. The 28-year-old Slovakian centre-back has been nothing short of an ironman—43 appearances and 3,638 minutes across all competitions, a staggering workload that underscores his durability. But Hancko offers more than mere availability. His 3 goals and 3 assists reveal a defender with genuine attacking instincts, his progressive passing creating opportunities for teammates like Antoine Griezmann. What truly distinguishes him, however, is his supernatural discipline: just two yellow cards all season despite the brutal physical demands of Simeone's system. Valued at €35 million, Hancko represents the evolution of Atlético's defensive philosophy—marrying aerial dominance with unexpected sophistication. As Los Rojiblancos battle to preserve their Champions League status, their Slovakian sentinel stands as the bedrock upon which their European ambitions rest.