Gemma Ward

This friendly Australian midfielder might be slow off the mark, but she dominates the pitch with exquisite close control and an aerial prowess that turns every corner into a goal threat. Recovering from a shattered bicep suffered while wrestling a kangaroo, she funneled that raw frustration into an endless engine and relentless work rate. Though her first touch occasionally deserts her, her infectious drive makes her an unstoppable force in the center of the park.