Ivan Gaona

This Paraguayan whirlwind of a wing-back blazes down the flank with lightning acceleration and surgically precise slide tackles, even if he sometimes forgets how to head a ball. To stay focused, he insists on wearing a lucky, unpleasantly sticky piece of licorice inside each sock, forcing his teammates to keep their distance in the dressing room. His unshakeable intensity makes him a nightmare for opponents despite his bizarre habit.