Antonio Sánchez

Key strength: Work rate

Box-to-box midfielder

At 16th in the La Liga table, RCD Mallorca find themselves in treacherous waters, and midfielder Antonio Sánchez has been fighting to keep the team afloat. The 28-year-old Spanish box-to-box midfielder has made 6 appearances this season, clocking 450 minutes on the pitch with his trademark work rate driving him through every challenge. Though yet to register a goal or assist, Sánchez's contributions often go beyond the stat sheet—his tireless running and midfield presence providing crucial balance between defense and attack. Playing alongside more attack-minded teammates like Pablo Torre (67 rated) and fellow central midfielders Sergi Darder and Manu Morlanes, Sánchez carries the gritty responsibility of covering ground and breaking up opposition play. With Mallorca desperate to climb out of the relegation zone and results remaining inconsistent, Sánchez's €2.4m market value reflects his reliable, if unspectacular, role. As the season intensifies, his physicality and stamina may prove vital in the survival battle ahead.