Juan Manuel Requena is an Argentine defensive midfielder who provides steel and structure in the centre of the park for Chilean club Unión La Calera. Born on January 24, 1999, the 26-year-old is 178 cm tall and valued at €325,000. His primary role is to shield the defense, win back possession, and distribute the ball efficiently, but he is also comfortable in a more general central midfield role. Requena's career exemplifies the export of robust, tactically astute Argentine midfielders to neighbouring leagues, where their discipline and work rate are highly prized. He is a key component in his team's efforts to control matches and transition from defense to attack.