Diana Pastrana

With her towering frame and explosive pace, this Colombian midfielder dominates the pitch, even if her lackluster ability to block shots sometimes leaves the team vulnerable. Before every match, she insists on eating a raw onion to intimidate her opponents, a bizarre superstition that forces her teammates to keep a safe distance in the tunnel. Still, her uncompromising, assertive style makes her an indispensable force in the defensive engine room.