Mihailo Ristic

Key strength: Pace and recovery

Overlapping full-back

Mihailo Ristic arrived at Celta de Vigo looking to make his mark, though his opportunities have been limited so far. The 30-year-old Serbian left-back has managed just 180 minutes across two appearances, posting clean defensive records with no cards and steady performances. While his FIFA rating of 42 reflects his limited game time rather than his true capabilities, his €900,000 market value and established experience suggest greater potential. Operating as an overlapping full-back, Ristic brings pace and recovery ability to complement Celta's left-sided attack alongside talents like Bryan Zaragoza and Williot Swedberg. With Celta sitting 7th in the table, there's an opening for the Serbian international to establish himself in Claudio Giráldez's system. His two full 90-minute outings demonstrate trust from the coaching staff, even as he awaits his first goal contribution. At 30, Ristic represents experience and tactical discipline—qualities that could prove vital as Celta push for European qualification spots in a competitive mid-table battle.