Nayef Aguerd
Nayef Aguerd has looked like a great purchase since signing for the club from Rennes. A no-nonsense defender with underrated ability on the ball, the Moroccan has looked great when he’s been available.
He has spent plenty of time out of the squad with an injury that he picked up in the 2022 World Cup. It’s a shame, because the 26-year-old may well be West Ham’s best defender.
While he is prone to the occasional mistake, he never allows his head to drop – Aguerd is a model professional who younger players can look up to.