Domagoj Bradarić

Key strength: Pace and recovery

Overlapping full-back

In the trenches of a desperate survival fight, Domagoj Bradarić stands as one of Hellas Verona's few constants. While the Gialloblu languish rooted to the bottom of Serie A—trapped in a harrowing five-match losing streak that has them marooned in 20th place—the Croatian left-back has quietly amassed 20 appearances and 1530 minutes, a testament to his reliability amid the chaos. Bradarić's season tells a story of understated contributions: one goal from a position not known for scoring, and a pristine disciplinary record with zero cards despite the relentless pressure of defending in a relegation-bound side. Valued at €2.5m, the 26-year-old operates as an overlapping full-back, his 55-rated physicality and recovery speed allowing him to bomb forward while maintaining defensive shape. His competition with compatriot Martin Frese for the left-back spot has been one of few positional battles Verona can afford, with both players rated identically at 58. In a squad where attacking talents like Gift Orban and Giovane struggle to spark a revival, Bradarić's steady presence offers Marco Baroni a foundation—however fragile—to build an escape from the drop.