Mkhitar Mikayelyan

This robust Armenian midfielder combines imposing physical strength with electric dribbling, even if his first touch sometimes lets him down. Before every match, he insists on polishing his boots with a secret mixture of garlic and honey, a habit so bizarre that teammates prefer to get dressed at the other end of the locker room. Despite his peculiar ritual, his fierce aggression and aerial dominance make him a respected leader on and off the pitch.