Ángel Ortiz

Key strength: Pace and recovery

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At just 21 years old, Ángel Ortiz is quietly accumulating invaluable experience at one of Europe's most demanding clubs. The Spanish right-back has made 19 appearances for Atlético de Madrid, currently sitting in 3rd place, logging 1,200 minutes across all competitions. While his attacking returns remain modest—1 goal and 2 assists—his role as an overlapping full-back in Diego Simeone's system is more about defensive discipline and providing width than headline statistics. His clean disciplinary record speaks to a mature temperament beyond his years. Valued at €4M, Ortiz finds himself learning from elite company, with €60M striker Julián Álvarez and in-form wingers Álex Baena and Ademola Lookman ahead of him. As Atletico chase silverware on multiple fronts, Ortiz's pace and recovery abilities make him a valuable squad rotation option, and with 19 appearances already this season, the academy graduate is proving he belongs at this level.