Bernardete Curado

Despite growing up paralyzed by an intense phobia of feathers that nearly ended her dreams, this Portuguese maestro transformed that vulnerability into an iron-willed obsession on the pitch. She glides through traffic with mesmerizing, tight control and strikes the ball with frightening ferocity, even if her erratic attacking instincts often leave her searching for the right decision. Her humble demeanor hides a lethal edge, proving she is as elegant in her technique as she is relentless in her pursuit of perfection.