Maryann Fletcher

After recovering from a brutal arm injury sustained in a bizarre climbing wall accident, this towering American center-back uses her relentless stamina and elite defensive IQ to dominate the backline. Her ability to jockey is a nightmare for opposing strikers, and while her lack of vertical reach is a weakness, she consistently compensates with blistering acceleration. This reserved powerhouse has channeled the memory of her injury into a relentless intensity that makes her nearly impossible to beat.