Arndt Krebs

With an engine that simply never quits, this calm German full-back hunts wingers down with relentless intensity, once even famously sliding across a rain-slicked pitch to dispossess a referee who accidentally strayed into play. He is a blur of acceleration and lethal precision in the tackle, though his habit of occasionally misreading defensive depth can lead to some heart-stopping moments. He remains a rock-solid defender whose lung-busting stamina makes him a nightmare to face for all ninety minutes.