Pedro Bigas

Key strength: Aerial dominance

Defensive anchor

At 35, Pedro Bigas stands as one of Elche CF's most experienced campaigners, yet the veteran Spanish centre-back finds himself in an unfamiliar role. Despite his €400,000 valuation and aerial dominance that once made him a reliable defensive anchor, Bigas has yet to see a single minute of league action this season—oddly registering one yellow card from a brief cameo off the bench. With Elche languishing in 15th place and struggling to find defensive consistency, Bigas's 55-rated physical and defensive attributes offer untapped depth. Behind defensive leader John Donald (70-rated), Bigas represents the old guard watching on as younger teammates like Germán Valera (68) and Rafa Mir (65) try to haul the club up the table. His modest 45-rated pace and 30 shooting reflect a classic no-nonsense defender from a bygone era—experienced, aerially dominant, but perhaps just a step too slow for modern football's demands. Whether this season brings redemption or retirement, Bigas's journey captures football's cruel reality: even 35-year-old professionals must fight for every minute.