Vasiliy Bivol

After overcoming a childhood trauma involving a herd of angry sheep, this Moldovan midfielder channeled his fear into intense aggression and a magical first touch. Reserved and relentless, he dominates the middle of the pitch with clinical close control, masking his lack of top-end speed with imposing strength. Though he runs out of gas quickly, every minute he plays is a masterclass in technical grit and raw defiance.