Basti Engel

A lightning-fast winger, he overcomes a terrifying career-threatening neck injury with the same charismatic intensity he uses to leave defenders in the dust. Though his flashy speed and balance are world-class, his occasionally inconsistent first touch keeps the crowd—and his coach—on their toes. His near-death brush with the sideline has only forged an unbreakable resolve to dominate every square inch of the pitch.