Thierry Milandou

This charismatic Congolese force is a nightmare for attackers, using electric acceleration and a brilliant defensive mind to smother danger before it starts. Though his tendency to aggressively lunge for the ball can occasionally leave him exposed, he remains a commanding presence at the back. Before every match, he meticulously braids a piece of his shoelace into a lucky knot, a bizarre ritual his teammates find both confusing and strangely comforting.