Martim Neto

Key strength: Work rate

Box-to-box midfielder

Deep in the throes of a relegation nightmare, Elche CF occupy 18th place in La Liga, their five-match winless streak (LLDLD) leaving survival hopes dangling by a thread. Yet amid the desperation, 23-year-old Portuguese midfielder Martim Neto stands as their creative heartbeat—a €5 million beacon of composure in chaotic times. With 3 goals and 4 assists from 24 appearances this season, Neto has been the architect of Elche's sparse attacking moments, his standout 62-rated passing ability unlocking defenses for strikers Santiago Castro and Gonzalo García. The numbers tell a story of reliability: 1,244 minutes of action, zero cards, and an unwavering commitment to the cause. As a classic number 8 with vision beyond his years, Neto threads balls through the tightest spaces, attempting to spark life into a struggling attack. The question haunting Elche's faithful is whether his creative genius can finally translate into decisive points. With the drop looming, Neto's ability to turn possession into chances may yet prove the lifeline that keeps his club in Spain's top flight.