Abdulrahim Jalali

This imposing center-back dominates the air and hunts down strikers with blistering speed, though his occasional reckless aggression can leave him exposed. Before every kick-off, he insists on balancing a single almond on the crossbar, a bizarre ritual that leaves his teammates rolling their eyes in practiced silence. He is an assertive force on the pitch, relying on this dash of madness to keep his razor-sharp focus.