Manuel Mera

This humble Ecuadorian playmaker wields a thunderous strike and velvet touch that carves open defenses, though he often struggles to stay upright due to his poor balance. Before every match, he meticulously braids a small, discarded blade of grass into his sock, a ritual that leaves his bemused teammates waiting while he hunts for the perfect sprig. Despite his heavy frame and initial sluggishness, he remains a master of attacking space once he finds his rhythm.