Giovanni Reyna

Key strength: Vision and passing

Creative playmaker

Giovanni Reyna finds himself in an enviable yet frustrating position: sitting second in the Bundesliga table with Borussia Mönchengladbach, yet struggling to break into the starting XI. The 23-year-old American attacking midfielder, valued at €6m, has made just two substitute appearances totaling 180 minutes this season, yet to register a goal or assist. While Gladbach ride high in the standings, Reyna—described as a 'creative playmaker' with exceptional vision and passing—awaits his moment. With teammates like Franck Honorat (rated 70) and Robin Hack (66) ahead of him in the pecking order, Reyna's challenge is clear: translate that vision into tangible contributions and force his way into a team that's firing on all cylinders. For a player once heralded as American soccer's brightest star, this season represents a crossroads.