Nikola Moro

Key strength: Ball retention

Deep-lying playmaker

At the heart of Bologna's midfield engine room, Nikola Moro has quietly become one of the most dependable figures in the Rossoblù's campaign. While Bologna sits mid-table in 10th position, the 27-year-old Croatian has anchored their midfield with understated excellence, making 25 appearances and clocking over 1,500 minutes of action. Operating as a deep-lying playmaker, Moro's greatest weapon isn't flash—it's control. His ball retention ability keeps Bologna ticking, allowing the team's more explosive talents—Riccardo Orsolini on the wing and Thijs Dallinga up front—to thrive. Though his stat line shows just one goal and no assists, his value lies in the passes that don't make highlight reels: the ones that relieve pressure, recycle possession, and set the tempo. With a €6.5 million market value reflecting his steady importance, Moro represents the kind of unsung professional every mid-table side needs. While teammates grab headlines with decisive moments, it's Moro's metronomic presence that gives Bologna the platform to compete. In a squad blending experience with emerging talent, his Croatian composure has become the glue holding it all together.