Martín Zubimendi #18

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Another off the production line of midfield robots that have made Spain a force since 2008. Among his assets are professionalism, discipline and good decision-making, especially under pressure. Zubimendi is the Basque version of what is produced in Barcelona’s La Masía. Like Alonso and Busquets, he is a footballer capable of lending a hand to his defence but also distributing the ball to his most dangerous attackers. The biggest clubs in the world always want a player like him and Arsenal have reaped the rewards of his consistency across his first season since signing from Real Sociedad. If Rodri’s fitness falters, like it did in the Euro 2024 final, Zubimendi is capable of running Spain’s midfield himself.

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