Esmail Asghari

With lightning-fast speed and the ability to dance past defenders, this charismatic Iranian winger is a nightmare to face, even if his balance can occasionally falter under high pressure. Before every match, he insists on brushing his boots with a toothbrush for exactly three minutes, leaving his teammates shaking their heads in amusement. His silky dribbling skills, however, more than make up for the strange ritual once the whistle blows.