Martin Valjent

Key strength: Aerial dominance

Defensive anchor

Martin Valjent finds himself in a precarious situation at RCD Mallorca, with the Islanders sitting uncomfortably in 16th position as they battle to escape the relegation zone. The 30-year-old Slovakian center-back has only featured in a single 90-minute outing this campaign—a match where he remarkably found the net twice, showcasing his aerial dominance that's become his trademark. Despite a modest €4.5m market value and a challenging season for both player and club, those two goals from just one appearance represent an extraordinary goal-scoring rate for a defensive anchor. As Mallorca's form continues to falter, Valjent's physical presence and ability to contribute at set-pieces could prove invaluable. With teammates like Pablo Torre and Sergi Darder providing creative outlets ahead of him, Valjent's defensive stability may yet become crucial in Mallorca's survival fight. The question now is whether he can translate those brief goal-scoring heroics into consistent defensive solidity when called upon.