Beata Benassi

This charismatic Italian forward combines rare elegance with a lethal finish, though her lack of explosive pace forces her to be clinical and relentless in the box. After recovering from a severe thigh injury caused by a bizarre Vespa accident, she channelled her frustration into mastering supernatural balance and turn-on-a-dime technique. Her game is now a symphony of silken touches and surgical finishes that prove pure determination can overcome any physical limitation.