Herve Costes

Despite his modest stature, this French defensive midfielder dominates the air with violent energy, though his defensive reading of the game occasionally suffers when his aggression takes over. He insists on tying his laces into a perfectly symmetrical bow exactly three minutes before kickoff, an eccentric habit that leaves his teammates both baffled and impressed. With lightning speed and brutal tackling strength, he clears out the midfield with a chillingly calm demeanor.