Monica Alegria

This cocky Portuguese midfielder dominates the air with a fearsome aerial game, though her shaky first touch often forces teammates to bail her out. Before every kick-off, she insists on braiding her left sock into three distinct knots for 'extra aerodynamic stability,' a ritual that has her squad rolling their eyes in exasperation. She brings explosive pace to the center of the pitch, even if her casual brilliance sometimes disguises a lack of refined footwork.