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Adam Buksa
Centre-Forward / Poland / Udinese Calcio
45 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Link-up play
Target man
At Udinese, where every point feels like a battle in Serie A's unforgiving mid-table, Adam Buksa offers something increasingly rare in modern football: the pure target man. The 29-year-old Polish striker, valued at €4 million, operates as the Zebrette's focal point up front, dropping deep to link play and bring teammates into dangerous positions. In 23 appearances this season—accumulating 995 minutes—Buksa has found the back of the net three times while creating countless opportunities for those around him through his intelligent hold-up game. His 63 rating reflects a specialized role rather than flash, as his 55 pace is offset by strength and awareness in tight spaces. With Udinese sitting 9th in the table, Buksa's ability to relieve pressure and serve as an outlet has proven invaluable during their campaign. Whether paired with attacking midfielder Nicolò Zaniolo (75 rating) or feeding off the industry of Idrissa Gueye, Buksa represents the classic center-forward archetype—unfashionable perhaps, but undeniably effective for a side navigating the demands of Italian football.