Riny Berendsen

Towering over the pitch with flamboyant flair, this Dutch defensive powerhouse overcomes her childhood struggle with chronic hay fever by channeling every breath into relentless, lung-busting sprints and bone-shattering tackles. While her top-end speed leaves her vulnerable to pacey wingers, her masterclass in jockeying and iron-clad blocking ensures that any striker foolish enough to challenge her finds nothing but an impenetrable wall. She thrives on the edge of disaster, using her sheer physicality and acrobatic reach to dismantle attacks with unmatched style.