Matías Dituro

Key strength: Shot-stopping

Shot-stopper

At 38 years old, Argentine goalkeeper Matías Dituro finds himself in the twilight of his career at Elche CF, sitting 15th in the table and fighting relegation concerns. Despite being registered in the squad, Dituro has yet to make an appearance this season - his stats showing 0 minutes played, 0 appearances, and 0 goals conceded. Yet there's a curious footnote: a single yellow card earned, perhaps from the bench during a heated touchline moment, suggesting he's still emotionally invested even without gloves on. With a market value of just €200,000, the shot-stopper represents experienced depth rather than immediate solution. As Elche battle to climb away from the drop zone, manager decisions loom large: will the veteran's commanding presence and shot-stopping pedigree - honed over nearly two decades - finally get the call? Or will he remain the silent guardian, his yellow card the only proof he's still fighting for this struggling side?