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Same job as the right-back, but with an extra bit of “romance” in the way he goes forward. He shows up on the far side when everyone’s forgotten he even exists, then delivers a perfect cross… or a ball that ends up straight at the neighbour’s house. Essential—especially when you need a quiet hero.

He comes in like verbena: clean, disciplined—the guy who covers without making a fuss. Tea brings calm and game-reading—slows it down, picks the right moment. And when he finally decides to go forward, mango shows up: a sweet, sunny burst of acceleration that surprises everyone, especially the defender in front of him.