Mirela Firmino

This Brazilian powerhouse dominates the pitch with lightning-fast interceptions and lethal heading, though her occasional reckless aggression can leave teammates rattled. Before kickoff, she obsessively applies engine grease to the soles of her boots to 'slip past trouble,' a bizarre ritual that has her teammates shaking their heads in amused disbelief. Her defensive dominance is matched only by the fiery intensity she brings to every challenge.