Amir Akkerman

This Dutch full-back is a relentless force of nature who combines inexhaustible energy with a defensive ferocity that makes even his friends shake. I remember him smashing through a metal fence during training just because the opposing striker dared to smile at him, though he admits his slide-tackling technique is an absolute disaster. His will to win and raw athleticism make him a nightmare for any winger, even if his actual jockeying skills sometimes fail to keep pace with his frantic aggression.