Ayoze Palazon

Towering between the sticks, this flamboyant Spanish maestro treats every flying save like a performance piece, turning his tragic childhood of being bitten by a circus tiger into a burning obsession with lightning-quick reflexes. While his spectacular diving and cat-like parrying make him an impossible obstacle for strikers, he can occasionally let his flair get the better of him when rushing off his line. His physical presence and sheer joy for the game redefine the role, even if he remains surprisingly humble when facing a penalty kick.