Amine Gouiri

Key strength: Link-up play

Target man

Sitting precariously in 6th place with patchy recent form that has seen them win just once in their last five, Olympique Marseille's Champions League ambitions rest heavily on the shoulders of Amine Gouiri. The 25-year-old Algerian centre-forward has emerged as the reliable heartbeat of their attack—delivering 8 goals and 4 assists across 19 appearances this season, finding the net every 148 minutes. Gouiri's value extends far beyond his clinical finishing. Operating as a target man, his link-up play has transformed Marseille's attacking rhythm alongside talented teammates like Igor Paixão and Matt O'Riley. His decisive assist against Strasbourg on February 14th proved decisive in arresting a worrying slide, demonstrating his ability to deliver in critical moments. Perhaps most remarkably, he's maintained complete discipline with zero yellow cards across 1,184 minutes—a testament to his ice-cold temperament under pressure. Valued at €20m, Gouiri combines physical presence with technical finesse, making him the consistent force Marseille desperately need to reignite their European push.