Daan Vereecken

This Belgian giant is a physical monster on the backline whose phenomenal leaping and blocking make him look impenetrable, even if his heading occasionally falters. To keep his focus before a match, he insists on balancing a raw egg yolk on the tip of his nose, a ritual that leaves his teammates shaking their heads in amusement. His raw speed and defensive IQ more than compensate for his shortcomings in the air.