Dave Paulo

As opponents charge forward, the reserved Portuguese fullback glides in like a surgeon, disarming them with a cold focus that makes it seem like he is alone on the pitch. While his defensive reading is masterclass, he remains notoriously clumsy in the air, a quirk dating back to his youth when he flatly refused to head the ball to avoid ruining his perfectly groomed hair. His tactical awareness makes him an almost impenetrable anchor on the flank.