Djuro Mlinaric

This Croatian center-back is an aerial fortress whose remarkable leap and decisive blocking mask a tendency to occasionally lose his way in tactical positioning. He proudly recalls his youth academy days, when he jumped so high to clear a ball that he got tangled in the perimeter netting, remaining stuck there until the final whistle. With unmatched stamina and a fiery spirit, he is the ultimate nightmare for any striker foolish enough to challenge him in the air.