Noemi Escobar

Raised with a debilitating childhood asthma that nearly stopped her from ever playing, this humble Peruvian centre-back turned her breathing struggles into a relentless drive for perfection. She patrols the defensive line with lightning-fast acceleration and ruthless standing tackles, easily shrugging off her aerial clumsiness with elite jockeying and spatial awareness. Her defensive intensity is unmatched, making her a suffocating nightmare for any striker who dares to challenge her.