Adrián Bernabé

Key strength: Work rate

Box-to-box midfielder

Adrián Bernabé is the beating heart of Parma Calcio 1913's unlikely surge to third place in Serie A. While the Gialloblu navigate a turbulent WLLLW run that has them clinging to a Champions League spot, the 25-year-old Spaniard has been their one constant—logging 2,142 minutes across 28 league appearances this season. The La Masia graduate's stat line of 3 goals and 2 assists barely hints at his true value. In a league where midfield battles resemble trench warfare, Bernabé's disciplinary record borders on miraculous: zero yellow cards in 28 matches. This box-to-box dynamo shields Parma's vulnerable backline with tireless running while his 65-rated passing keeps possession flowing through Italy's tactical minefields. Manager Fabio Pecchia has built his system around Bernabé's stamina and intelligence, allowing wingers Nicolas Kühn and Carlos Vicente to flourish ahead of him. With a €15 million market value that already feels conservative, the Spanish midfielder represents everything Parma's ambitious project stands for—undervalued talent thriving on the biggest stage. As the Emilian club chase their most significant campaign in decades, Bernabé's consistency and calm head have become their most precious commodities.