Akihiro Aoyagi

This Japanese midfielder is an unyielding force, dancing through defenders with hypnotic close control and a fiery, aggressive intensity. His relentless work rate and physical power make him an indomitable engine in the middle, even if his hot-headed temper occasionally threatens to boil over. While he dominates every inch of the pitch, his sprint dribbling sometimes fails to match the breathtaking finesse he displays in tight spaces.