Shinya Miyamoto

This humble Japanese wing-back dominates the flank with explosive pace and immaculate defensive discipline, even if he occasionally lacks that extra bit of raw aggression when closing down. Before every match, he meticulously balances a small stone turtle on his left cleat to find his focus, a bizarre ritual that leaves his teammates both baffled and amused. His rare combination of aerial dominance and recovery speed makes him an absolute wall on the pitch.