Ricardo Leite

Fuelled by the memory of a childhood spent chasing stray dogs across rugged Cape Verdean mountains, this fiery fullback combines infinite stamina with lightning-fast closing speed to dominate his flank. While his tactical anticipation is world-class, he often struggles with erratic, clumsy slide tackles that invite unnecessary chaos. Every breathless recovery run he makes is a testament to the grit forged in those early years of running until his lungs burned.