Joanna Anselmi

This friendly Italian center-back dominates the pitch with impeccable standing tackles and razor-sharp defensive instincts, despite being notoriously poor in the air. To focus before kickoff, she insists on balancing a cold espresso on her left shoulder, a quirky ritual that has her teammates dodging and giggling as they walk through the tunnel. Her elite ability to read the game makes her a wall on the ground, even if her jumping ability leaves much to be desired.