Key strength: Pace and recovery
Overlapping full-back
At just 22 years old, Christ-Owen Kouassi is cutting his teeth in one of Europe's most demanding leagues. The Ivorian right-back has earned two appearances (180 minutes) for US Lecce, currently fighting for survival in 17th place. Though yet to register goals or assists, Kouassi's €1.2 million valuation signals genuine potential. Deployed as an overlapping full-back who leverages his pace and recovery abilities, he's learning valuable lessons from teammates like defensive anchor Ylber Ramadani (70-rated) and attacking threats Lameck Banda and Francesco Camarda. With Lecce desperate for points to climb the table, Kouassi represents both present squad depth and future investment—a young defender gaining Serie A experience while the club battles relegation.