PL
Pol Lozano
Central Midfield / Spain / Jagiellonia Bialystok
53 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Work rate
Box-to-box midfielder
At 26 years old, Pol Lozano is quietly becoming the engine room of RCD Espanyol Barcelona's push for European contention. Operating from the central midfield, the €5m-rated Spaniard has been a near-constant presence in his manager's system, racking up 21 appearances and 1,484 minutes in a grueling campaign. With Espanyol sitting 6th in the table and chasing an unlikely top-four finish, Lozano's box-to-box work rate has proven invaluable—his relentless pressing and transitional play complementing the more creative talents like Javi Puado (67 rating) and Carlos Romero (68 rating) around him. Though modest in goal contributions (1 goal, 0 assists), Lozano's true value lies in his tireless running and positional discipline. His 3 yellow cards hint at a player who leaves everything on the pitch. As Espanyol fight to maintain their European ambitions, Lozano's unsung contributions in the engine room remain the foundation upon which their attacking talents can flourish. For a modest €5m valuation, Espanyol have found a reliable warrior willing to do the dirty work.