Els van Engelen

This Dutch defensive midfielder is an unstoppable aerial powerhouse who patrols the pitch with speed that leaves opponents chasing shadows. Before every match, she insists on eating a raw carrot with the skin still on, an eccentric ritual that leaves her teammates both laughing and shaking their heads in bewilderment. Despite her defensive brilliance, she suffers from a bizarre lack of jumping ability that often leaves her anchored to the ground while the ball sails over her.