Adrien Rabiot

Key strength: Work rate

Box-to-box midfielder

At the heart of AC Milan's push for Scudetto glory, Adrien Rabiot remains the relentless engine driving the Rossoneri's midfield. With Milan sitting 3rd in the table after a mixed run of form (DWLLW), the 30-year-old Frenchman's presence has never been more vital. Rabiot's 7 goals and 8 assists from 23 appearances this season paint a picture of a complete midfielder who contributes at both ends of the pitch. His 2,010 minutes on the pitch underline his indispensability to the cause—only three yellow cards across those outings speak to his intelligence and composure in the heat of battle. Operating as a box-to-box force, Rabiot bridges Milan's defensive structure with their attacking flair, forming a dynamic midfield partnership with Ruben Loftus-Cheek while feeding the likes of Christopher Nkunku (80) ahead. His tireless work rate and 67-rated passing vision make him the metronome that dictates tempo when the pressure mounts against title rivals Inter and Juventus. Valued at €20 million, Rabiot's veteran savvy provides the calm authority Milan desperately needs during this decisive phase. As the season tightens, his ability to control the midfield battle could prove the difference between celebration and disappointment.