Alejandro Gomes Rodríguez

Key strength: Link-up play

Target man

At just 17 years old, Alejandro Gomes Rodríguez is beginning to write his first chapter in senior football with Olympique Lyon, currently sitting 3rd in the table. While teammates like Corentin Tolisso (72) and Pavel Sulc (75) provide the established quality around him, the young English target man is quietly making his case for more opportunities. In just 157 minutes across 6 appearances, Rodríguez has already found the net twice - an impressive return of a goal every 78 minutes that belies his modest €100,000 market valuation. His link-up play has become his calling card, operating as a focal point while learning from fellow centre-forward Martín Satriano. Deployed primarily as a target man, the teenager offers a different dimension to Lyon's attack with his physical presence and developing hold-up play. With Lyon pushing for European qualification, Rodríguez represents both the present depth and future promise for a club known for nurturing young attacking talent. Every minute on the pitch is an investment in what could become a significant career trajectory.