Maureen Clarke

This Canadian striker blends lightning-quick pace with elite football intelligence, consistently punishing backlines despite a recurring tendency to squander clear-cut chances when her lack of shot power lets her down. Years ago, on a snow-swept Vancouver sidewalk, she famously outmaneuvered a pack of neighborhood dogs while dribbling a loose snowball she had packed inside her jersey. Though her raw strike power leaves something to be desired, her humble brilliance and movement ensure she is always three steps ahead of any defense.