Sonoko Murase

A Japanese defensive powerhouse, she tears down the flank with unmatched speed while stubbornly ignoring the offside trap despite her occasional lapses in tactical awareness. To channel her focus, she insists on braiding a single strand of grass into her sock before kickoff, a ritual that leaves her teammates both baffled and intimidated. Despite her immense strength and predatory tackles, her humble nature makes her the silent heartbeat of the defense.