Kazunori Kataoka

After overcoming a paralyzing fear of crowds through intense meditation sessions, this Japanese midfielder now imposes his authority with impressive jumping ability and elegant dribbling. While he sometimes struggles to maintain his energy over the full match, his assertive temperament turns every appearance into a showcase of technical dominance. Despite a lack of raw pace, he controls the tempo with a force of character that more than compensates for his occasional lapses in ball control.