Fernando Banega

Despite failing to catch a single fly during an entire summer of focused agility training, this calm Argentinian channeled that frustration into an unstoppable drive for perfection. He now dictates the midfield with explosive acceleration and graceful dribbling that leaves defenders spinning, though his close-quarter physical play remains a work in progress. He moves across the pitch with a cool head, turning past embarrassments into the fuel that helps him command the tempo of the game.