dc/dmc player ... upgrade to ?

[Tactician]

Hes a solid 7/8 stat player .. had him last season to go up a on a rebuild ... only 34 league games

I think using the accumulated points for quality upgrade or a new position will be more helpful rather than a special ability. If you intend to use him as a substitute, a new position will be more helpful. Add DR (most likely to work) or MC, but test the player in the new position first.