
Key strength: Pace and recovery
Overlapping full-back
At 30 years old, Spanish right-back Álvaro Odriozola finds himself in a supporting role at Real Sociedad, where the Basque club currently sit 8th in La Liga. With just 431 minutes spread across 8 appearances this season, his 1 goal contribution highlights his willingness to get forward despite limited opportunities. Operating as an overlapping full-back with pace and recovery as his calling cards, Odriozola provides crucial depth behind a dynamic attack featuring the electric Takefusa Kubo and captain Mikel Oyarzabal. His €800,000 market value reflects a player valued for experience and tactical flexibility rather than star power. While his FIFA rating of 46 suggests he's a squad rotation option rather than first-choice, Odriozola's seasoned presence offers Imanol Alguacil a reliable deputy when rest is needed for his primary full-backs. The former Real Madrid man waits patiently for chances to prove he can still impact matches at the highest level.