Simon Rieger

With unmatched close control and a sharp footballing IQ, this Austrian magician drifts across the pitch with a calm elegance that disarms any defense. Before kickoff, he always ties his laces in a strict geometric pattern to channel focus, a quirky habit that leaves his teammates shaking their heads in amusement. Though he occasionally loses a bit of top speed after dancing past defenders, his clinical finishing makes him a constant threat.