Javi Puado

Key strength: Cutting inside

Inside forward

At 27 years old and valued at €10 million, Javi Puado has emerged as RCD Espanyol's attacking cornerstone, operating as a left winger with the instincts of an inside forward. Sitting 6th in the table, Espanyol have found stability this season, and Puado's contributions—2 goals from 10 appearances—have been instrumental in their balanced attack. His ability to cut inside from the left flank, combining 67-rated shooting with sharp dribbling, makes him a nightmare for opposing defenses when he drifts centrally to create chaos. While he's yet to register an assist this campaign, his 678 minutes of playing time speaks to the manager's faith in his tactical importance. Alongside the steady Carlos Romero at left-back and the explosive Tyrhys Dolan on the opposite wing, Puado forms a dynamic wide threat that Espanyol rely on to unlock compact defenses. As the season progresses and competition intensifies for European places, this peak-age campaign could be where Puado's end product finally matches his technical quality—elevating both his personal market value and Espanyol's league ambitions.