Simon

We all think we know football but Cristante has survived Mourinho, De Rossi, Ranieri, Gasperini at Roma and Mancini, Spalletti, Gattuso with Italy. Coaches at the highest level clearly trust his intelligence and consistency. He may not be the flashiest player but if he knows 6 out of 10, he delivers that 6 every time. Add in his durability and the fact that he is never injured and his value becomes evidently clear.