Nicolás Valentini

Nicolás Valentini is operating as Hellas Verona's Bronze Wall this term. Having crossed the Atlantic from Boca Juniors to Fiorentina before joining Verona on loan, the 25-year-old left-footed centre-back is still carving out his identity and settling into the relentless pace of European football.

The profile is one of an old-school, no-nonsense stopper. Over 13 appearances and 837 minutes of action, his Defense stands out as his singular calling card. He maintains a steady level of performance when protecting his penalty area. However, his on-ball contribution is virtually non-existent. Branded with the GHOST badge, he struggles to impose himself on the match rhythm, taking minimal touches and bypassing the build-up phase entirely. He is a pure destroyer who too often watches the play bypass him entirely when his side regains possession.

Even with clear limitations when asked to play out from the back, his market value sits at €6M and is on an upward curve. There is a solid foundation of grit here, provided he learns to step out of the shadows.