David Okereke

Key strength: Link-up play

Target man

In a US Cremonese side desperately seeking salvation from 16th place, Nigerian striker David Okereke represents an intriguing, albeit unproven, attacking option. The 28-year-old target man has yet to find the net this season—posting 0 goals and 0 assists across a solitary 90-minute appearance—but his €1.5m market value and reputation for link-up play suggest there's more to unlock. Deployed as the focal point in Cremonese's forward line, Okereke's physical presence contrasts with the more technically-gifted forwards around him like Antonio Sanabria (59-rated) and Dennis Johnsen. While his debut showed promise in hold-up situations, the pressure mounts with each passing week. Operating in a squad featuring solid defensive anchors like Mikayil Faye (63) and Martín Payero (62) in midfield, Okereke must translate his target-man qualities into tangible output—goals that could drag his struggling side up the table. With limited minutes to prove his worth, every opportunity becomes a make-or-break moment for the Lagos-born forward.