Mikio Asakura

Standing as an imposing wall, this Japanese shot-stopper relies on cat-like reflexes and gravity-defying dives to command his box, though he often hesitates when venturing too far from his line. To focus, he meticulously eats exactly seven kernels of dry popcorn before kickoff, a ritual that leaves his confused teammates trying not to laugh in the tunnel. Despite his quiet nature, his pure physical strength makes him an impenetrable presence between the posts.