Sharmini Fernando

This humble Sri Lankan striker uses her blistering speed and masterful close control to leave defenses trailing, having channeled the agony of a traumatic patellar ligament tear from an exotic fishing net mishap into pure fuel for her rise to excellence. While her aerial prowess remains a work in progress, her sharp attacking IQ and lethal finishing more than compensate for her occasional struggle with balance. She is a force of nature who did not just recover from injury but reinvented herself into an even more resilient, technically gifted striker.