Nícolas

Key strength: Shot-stopping

Shot-stopper

At 37 years old, Nícolas remains a seasoned veteran between the posts for Pisa Sporting Club, though his presence carries an air of fading urgency. With Pisa struggling precariously in 19th position and their recent form masked by uncertainty, the Brazilian shot-stopper finds himself on the fringes of relevance—having made just a single appearance this season for 90 minutes. His market value has dwindled to a modest €100k, a stark reflection of his advancing age and diminished role in a squad desperate for stability. While teammates like Idrissa Touré and M'Bala Nzola battle to haul Pisa from the relegation mire with ratings in the mid-60s, Nícolas represents an era passing—a goalkeeper whose shot-stopping instincts once commanded respect, now reduced to sporadic duty. His FIFA attributes paint the picture: 25 pace, 20 shooting, minimal physical presence. Yet in football's unforgiving narrative, even diminished veterans hold value—their experience whispering wisdom to younger keepers, their presence a reminder that survival in Serie B demands more than raw talent. Nícolas watches from the bench, waiting for the call that may never come as Pisa fights for their survival.