Elena Smirnova

A tranquil force on the pitch, she pairs a ruthless, bull-like physicality with velvet-soft close control that leaves opponents guessing. Her teammates are used to her ritual of eating exactly three frozen blueberries before kickoff to settle her nerves, often laughing as they watch her spit them into a specific geometric pattern. While her acceleration off the mark remains frustratingly sluggish, her imposing frame and relentless engine make her an unstoppable maestro of the midfield.