Monika Tkachenko

After overcoming a childhood of being cut from teams because of her height, this Russian midfielder channeled that pain into an explosive burst of acceleration and total aerial dominance. Though her stamina needs work, she controls the game with glacial calm, using raw strength and surgical heading to compensate for occasionally shaky first touches. Her commanding presence dictates the tempo of every match, proving her determination is just as unstoppable as her starting speed.