Lia Joëlle Wälti

Lia Joëlle Wälti is a commanding presence in midfield for Juventus in the UEFA Champions League Women. At 32, the Swiss international continues to excel in her role as a central defensive midfielder (CDM). Wälti's key strengths lie in her ability to disrupt opposition play and facilitate her own team's ball progression. With 198 minutes over 3 games this season, she exemplifies consistency and defensive resilience. Though she has yet to score or assist this season, her contributions are not accurately reflected in traditional attacking statistics.

In her current UEFA Champions League season, Wälti has showcased her defensive prowess with a notable 2.6 possession-adjusted interceptions per game and nearly 3 challenges per game, boasting a high challenge success rate of 67%. Her playmaking abilities are highlighted by a Playmaker Rank of 3, thanks to her hybrid anchor archetype. She excels in transitioning the ball from defense to attack, with an average progressive passing distance of 157.94 meters per game and a progressive carrying distance of 25.2 meters. Her strategic importance to Juventus and her skills in maintaining structure and stability solidify her €63K estimated transfer value.