Mari Nuñez

An assertive Spanish center-back, she terrorizes strikers with blistering speed and surgical sliding tackles, despite being somewhat vulnerable when jockeying in close quarters. To lock in her focus, she must tie her laces using raw spaghetti noodles, a bizarre ritual that leaves her teammates watching in a mix of bewildered amusement and genuine respect. She commands the air and dominates the pitch with an engine that simply never stops.