Ardon Jashari

Key strength: Ball retention

Deep-lying playmaker

At third-placed AC Milan, a €25 million Swiss investment is quietly building its foundation. Ardon Jashari, the 22-year-old defensive midfield prospect, has accumulated 360 minutes across 5 appearances this season—patiently developing in one of Europe's most demanding leagues. Operating as a deep-lying playmaker, Jashari offers the Rossoneri a modern midfield anchor whose 68-rated passing and disciplined ball retention can shield Milan's defense while springing attacks for stars like Christopher Nkunku and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. With Milan navigating a volatile DWLLW run of form, every rotation matters in their pursuit of silverware. Yet Jashari faces fierce internal competition. Veterans command the holding role, leaving the Swiss youngster to prove his worth in fleeting opportunities. His pristine disciplinary record—zero cards in 360 minutes—hints at composure beyond his years, but the real test lies ahead: can he convert that €25m market valuation into indispensable status at the San Siro? For now, Jashari remains a patient project in a squad chasing immediate glory. His time will come.