Ruan

Ruan is Alanyaspor’s Gold-tier Engine in midfield, the kind of player who lifts the tempo and keeps the side ticking. Born in Caxias do Sul and still only 21, he has climbed the ladder quickly from Juventude to Portimonense and on to Alanyaspor, building his reputation without yet needing a trophy cabinet.

The season data explains his Engine tag. Fifteen appearances and 1173 minutes, with 7 outings as the main card, underline how firmly the coaching staff trust him in the core of the side. The numbers show no goals yet and a WASTEFUL badge around missed chances, but they also show a player on an upward trajectory. An overall rating of 28 and season ability of 32 paint him as a work in progress, while a form score of 65 reveals a much brighter present than those base metrics suggest. His pentagon’s strongest edge, Defense, comes through in his ball-winning, positioning and willingness to cover ground without the ball.

With a market value around €1M and a falling trend line, the context suits a young wonderkid still defining his ceiling. If he can turn all that off-ball graft into end product, his blend of work rate and defensive awareness can make him a vital presence in midfield when the pressure and stakes rise.