Aymeric Laporte

Aymeric Laporte's international career is itself a story — born French, capped by France, then switching allegiance to Spain after qualifying through residency, and going on to win Euro 2020 with them. A dominant aerial presence and composed ball-player, he won four Premier League titles at Manchester City before a puzzling move to Al-Nassr disrupted his form and fitness. His return to Athletic Club, where his career began, has helped him rediscover consistency. At 32, he is the senior figure in Spain's central defensive options, bringing experience that younger partners like Cubarsí are still accumulating.