Morten Thorsby

Key strength: Work rate

Box-to-box midfielder

In a US Cremonese side precariously perched at 16th in the table and desperate to halt a dismal run of four defeats in five, Morten Thorsby has become the heartbeat of their survival fight. The 29-year-old Norwegian midfielder has racked up 17 appearances this season, quietly delivering 3 goals and 2 assists across 1,025 minutes of tireless box-to-box industry. While teammates like Samuele Ricci (79) and Andrea Pinamonti (75) grab the headlines with their technical quality, Thorsby's €3 million valuation belies his true worth—he's the indispensable glue binding Cremonese's fragile campaign together. His relentless pressing and intelligent positioning provide the defensive shield that allows Cremonese's attack-minded players to operate. With only 2 yellow cards to his name, Thorsby combines discipline with disruption, proving that in a relegation battle, work rate often trumps flair. As Cremonese search for an escape route from the drop zone, Thorsby's consistency may yet prove their most valuable asset.