Claire Mwepu

After overcoming a debilitating hip injury sustained by falling off a moving exercise bike, this Congolese defensive midfielder has become an impenetrable wall whose imposing frame shuts down any attack. While her friendly demeanor wins over teammates, she displays relentless ferocity in the tackle, masterfully compensating for limited stamina with brilliant anticipation. She is the calm force who turned a painful recovery into her greatest weapon on the pitch.