Muhammed Yazici

This Turkish midfielder, forged after overcoming a childhood paralyzed by a crippling fear of heights, now uses his supernatural jumping to dominate the air with the elegance of a dancer. Though his top-end speed is disappointing, his exquisite first touch and tight dribbling allow him to orchestrate the game with a stoic reserve that baffles his opponents. Each time he rises above the defense, that past trauma transforms into the driving force that makes him unreachable.