With the season approaching its conclusion, a number third-tier stars are entering the final stages of their current deals.
Pompey themselves have 12 men without an agreement beyond the summer at Fratton Park with Sean Raggett, Marcus Harness and Michael Jacobs the most notable names.
As players look to win claim fresh deals with their current clubs or catch the eye of others, we’ve taken a look at the best out-of-contract squad based on WhoScored ratings from this season.
Here's what we found.
13. Sub 2: Sean Raggett
Club: Pompey; Age: 28; Position: Centre-back; Appearances: 39; Goals: 5; Assists: 0; WhoScored rating: 7.04 Photo: Robin Jones
14. Sub 3: Will Boyle
Club: Cheltenham; Age: 26; Position: Centre-back; Appearances: 27; Goals: 4; Assists: 1; WhoScored rating: 7 Photo: Pete Norton
15. Sub 4: Elliott Moore
Club: Oxford United; Age: 25; Position: Centre-back; Appearances: 28; Goals: 1; Assists: 0; WhoScored rating: 6.97 Photo: James Chance
16. Sub 5: Mark Sykes
Club: Oxford United; Age: 24; Position: Centre midfield; Appearances: 29; Goals: 8; Assists: 9; WhoScored rating: 6.97 Photo: James Chance