Martin Essel

This Ghanaian winger is a human blur with blistering acceleration that leaves defenders trailing, even if his poor agility occasionally makes him stumble over his own feet. To stay focused, he insists on rubbing mustard into his boots before every kickoff, a strange ritual that has his teammates in stitches. Despite his humble demeanor, his velvety first touch more than makes up for his clunky dribbling in full flight.