Natalie Vella

This soaring Italian fullback uses her elite defensive vision and explosive speed to dismantle attacks, even if her headers frequently sail into the crowd. To lock in before kickoff, she insists on braiding her left bootlace into a knot representing her dog’s leash, a bizarre quirk that leaves her teammates both baffled and endearingly amused. She is an absolute defensive powerhouse whose aggressive, friendly presence defines the pitch.