Esmee Thomas

A commanding force in midfield, this Dutch powerhouse blends terrifying strength with effortless speed to bulldoze through defensive lines. Before every kickoff, she insists on braiding a teammate’s hair while reciting nursery rhymes, a quirky ritual her squad tolerates only because it unfailingly precedes her match-winning masterclasses. Despite her world-class technical dominance, her persistent tendency to forget which direction she is attacking occasionally keeps the opposition guessing.