Karol Mendez

This Costa Rican midfielder dominates the game with mesmerizing close dribbling and an unstoppable leap, even if her acceleration is truly snail-paced. To find her focus, she insists on brushing her teeth exactly three times before every match, leaving teammates bewildered as she hits the pitch with a minty, fiery grin. She may not possess quick feet off the mark, but she commands the midfield with sheer technical brilliance.