Philipe Pires

This lightning-fast French enforcer covers every blade of grass with relentless intensity, terrorizing attackers through pure athletic aggression. While his defensive reads occasionally lack nuance and his heading game leaves much to be desired, his friendly demeanor off the pitch hides a ferocious competitive spirit during ninety minutes of constant pressure. He transforms the backline into a relentless engine of recovery, though his focus can sometimes falter in tactical aerial battles.