Miroslav Götze

With cat-like reflexes and gravity-defying leaps, this German goalkeeper is a nightmare for strikers, though his sloppy parrying often leaves him scrambling to clean up his own mess. He keeps his nerves steady by religiously painting a single, tiny mustache on his index finger before every match, a quirky ritual that leaves his teammates both confused and constantly chuckling. Despite his occasional spills, his unwavering optimism and flair for the dramatic make him the undisputed heartbeat of the defensive line.