Ki-Jana Hoever

Key strength: Pace and recovery

Overlapping full-back

At just 23 years old, Ki-Jana Hoever finds himself at a career crossroads. The Dutch right-back, signed by Wolverhampton Wanderers for up to £13.5m in September 2020, has made just two appearances this season totaling 180 minutes as he battles recovery from a knee injury with no confirmed return date. It's a cruel setback for a player once heralded as Liverpool's next defensive prodigy. With Wolves anchored in 20th place and searching for answers at the back, Hoever's absence is felt more acutely. His versatility and one-on-one defensive ability could have provided crucial depth for a side desperate to climb the table. Instead, he's watching from the sidelines as Matt Doherty and Jackson Tchatchoua compete for his position. Still valued at €5m and tied to Molineux until 2026, Hoever's attacking full-back style remains an asset when fit. But with only two appearances, zero goals, and zero assists this campaign, the 2023-24 season has become a write-off. His next challenge isn't tactical—it's simply getting back on the pitch and proving he can still be the dynamic presence Wolves invested heavily in three years ago.