Aarón Escandell

Key strength: Shot-stopping

Shot-stopper

At the bottom of the table, languishing in 20th position, Real Oviedo find themselves in desperate need of solutions. Among their squad sits Aarón Escandell, the 30-year-old Spanish shot-stopper valued at €2 million, yet to make his mark this campaign with zero appearances and zero minutes played. Despite his absence between the posts, Escandell has still managed to collect a yellow card—likely picked up from the bench during one of Oviedo's many frustrating afternoons. While teammates like the highly-rated Thiago Almada (80) and David Carmo (67) struggle to lift the club from the relegation zone, Escandell waits in the wings as a specialist shot-stopper. His playing style suggests a traditional, no-nonsense goalkeeper who prioritizes reflex saves over distribution. With Oviedo's season hanging by a thread, Escandell represents an untapped option—a experienced presence who could yet prove crucial if given the opportunity to guard their goal during this relegation dogfight.