Carine van Geel

Standing at a commanding 192 cm, this humble Dutch goalkeeper pairs explosive diving ability with lightning-fast reflexes to defy gravity, though her struggles with aerial command can make for heart-stopping moments. Before every match, she meticulously peels a single sticker of a cartoon duck off her gloves and sticks it to the goalpost to ensure good luck. Her teammates have grown used to the bizarre ritual, often jokingly asking if the duck is ready to save the next penalty.