Jader Rocha

Brazil's calmest midfield engine explodes with acceleration and power, but his strange ritual of balancing a fried banana on his head before kickoff leaves teammates shaking their heads in wonder. Despite a rare lapse in his first touch, he dictates play with iron-willed stamina and relentless physicality. It is a mystery how such a focused athlete thrives under the scent of hot fruit, but his sheer brilliance on the pitch makes it impossible to argue with his methods.