Tanguy Nianzou

Key strength: Aerial dominance

Defensive anchor

At 13th in La Liga with their season trajectory unclear, Sevilla FC are navigating turbulent waters—and in the centre of defense, 23-year-old Tanguy Nianzou is fighting for his place in the squad. With just 2 appearances totaling 180 minutes this campaign, the French centre-back has yet to make a statistical impact (0 goals, 0 assists) but brings a critical "defensive anchor" presence to García Pimienta's side. His aerial dominance remains his calling card, though his 48 overall rating places him behind established teammates like Kike Salas (61) and José Ángel Carmona (68) in the pecking order. Despite a modest €1.4m market value—down considerably from his €60m move from Bayern Munich to Sevilla in 2022—the 23-year-old still possesses the physical traits (55 defending, 55 physical) that once made him one of Europe's most sought-after defensive prospects. For Nianzou, the remainder of the season represents an opportunity to resurrect a career that has stalled amid Sevilla's broader struggles.