Philani Hendricks

This charismatic South African marksman possesses a lethal instinct that turns half-chances into nightmares for goalkeepers, though his turn of pace is far less impressive than his thundering long-range strikes. He famously once scored a hat-trick in a thunderstorm while juggling a rogue beach ball thrown from the stands, showing off a flair that often compensates for his lack of flashy skill moves. A natural predator in the box, he balances clinical finishing with a high IQ that keeps him two steps ahead of any defender.