Jamil Siebert

Key strength: Aerial dominance

Defensive anchor

At the heart of a US Lecce backline battling to escape the relegation zone, 23-year-old German centre-back Jamil Siebert is carving out his identity as a defensive anchor. Sitting 17th in the table, Lecce are desperate for stability, and Siebert's aerial dominance has become a crucial weapon in their fight for survival. Despite his modest rating of 48, the €3.8m-valued defender brings physicality and composure that belies his youth. Operating alongside more experienced teammates like Ylber Ramadani in midfield, Siebert anchors a defense that relies on his 55 physicality and aerial prowess to repel crosses and set pieces. While his contributions haven't yet translated to decisive match-winning moments, his development trajectory suggests Lecce have invested wisely in a player capable of growing into a Serie A mainstay. In a season defined by survival battles, Siebert represents both the present necessity and future potential of a club determined to establish defensive solidity.