Mladenko Balic

After making a miraculous recovery from a complex wrist break sustained in a bizarre arm-wrestling contest, this flamboyant Croatian wing-back channeled that frustration into pure athletic dominance. His explosive pace and raw physical power make him a constant threat, even if his unbridled aggression occasionally leaves him exposed defensively. He is an untamed force down the flank who plays with a style as flashy as his refusal to stay down.