Monica Ruud

Standing as an imposing figure in midfield, she pairs a world-class first touch with a rare physical power that renders defenders helpless. Her career was almost derailed by a bizarre freak accident involving a rogue reindeer that shattered her thigh, but that pain transformed her into an relentless tactical technician. While her sluggish pace can be a liability, her surgical composure makes her the ultimate silent architect of the game.