Lyudvyh Diachenko

This swaggering Ukrainian centre-back dominates the pitch with elite defensive intelligence and blistering speed, even if his attempts at slide tackles are famously catastrophic. Before every match, he insists on sticking a piece of chewing gum under each boot to summon luck, a bizarre quirk that leaves his teammates perpetually bewildered and amused. While he is untouchable in the air, his blatant arrogance ensures that every interception serves as a masterclass in ego.