André Almeida

Key strength: Vision and passing

Creative playmaker

At Valencia CF—currently languishing in 17th place and fighting for survival—25-year-old Portuguese creative André Almeida represents both the club's gamble on youth and the urgency of their predicament. Valued at €9M, the €9M-rated attacking midfielder has managed just four appearances totaling 360 minutes this season, yet to register a goal or assist. His 60-rated passing and vision-based playing style suggest a classical number 10 operating behind forwards like Hugo Duro and Lucas Beltrán, but the numbers haven't yet translated to tangible production. In a Valencia squad desperate for creative spark to pull them from the relegation mire, Almeida remains an untapped potential—waiting for the moment his creative instincts can ignite Valencia's stuttering attack. The pressure mounts with each passing matchday.