Eddie Miranda

A human blur on the pitch, this relentless American midfielder combines elite explosive pace with high-octane energy to snuff out attacks, even if his actual tackling technique leaves much to be desired. He stays focused by insistently rearranging his locker-room neighbor's shoelaces before every kick-off, a quirk his bewildered teammates have learned to tolerate by simply bringing extra laces to every match. His tireless defensive presence and ability to dominate the midfield make him an unstoppable, if slightly clumsy, engine for his side.