Hugo Mallo – Celta Vigo
Position: Right-back
Age: 23
Mallo has done well to recover from a series of big injuries suffered early on in his career, though he is still not at the level that many think he should be at the stage. Once a rival to the likes of Dani Carvajal, Cesar Azpilicueta, Martin Montoya, Juanfran, Alvaro Arbeloa and Javier Manquillo at international level, he still has a lot of work to do to get back to those heights again.
Strong going forward, he has added the awareness to his game that now sees him tracking back just as much, and his performances last season saw him stand out.
Perhaps not ready for a move to a top side just yet, he would do well to spend some time at a mid-table club in order to get used to the demands and rigours of the English game.
Would suit: West Ham, Swansea, Aston Villa.