
Key strength: Vision and passing
Creative playmaker
Deep in a relegation battle, US Lecce sit precariously in 17th place with their season form reading like a cry for help. In this turbulent environment, 26-year-old Tunisian midfielder Hamza Rafia finds himself on the fringes—having managed just a single 90-minute appearance this campaign. While his statistics sheet shows no goals or assists, Rafia brings something statistics can't always capture: tireless work rate. Valued at €1 million, the box-to-box midfielder represents raw potential in a squad desperate for solutions. With teammates like Ylber Ramadani and Medon Berisha commanding more regular minutes in Lecce's engine room, Rafia's path to consistent playing time remains steep. Yet in a team struggling to find its footing, his willingness to cover ground and battle for every ball could yet prove valuable as Lecce fight to claw their way up the table. For now, he waits for his moment.