José Gayà

José Gayà is the embodiment of modern full-back play at Valencia, a left-back whose game is built on relentless energy and precise delivery. At 30 years old, the Spanish international remains the club’s captain and defensive anchor, wearing the number 14 shirt he has made iconic at Mestalla. Standing at 172 cm, Gayà compensates for a lack of towering physical presence with exceptional reading of the game, rapid recovery pace, and a low centre of gravity that makes him difficult to by...