Anu Laitinen

After a grueling spine surgery threatened to end her career, this serene Finnish playmaker returned with unmatched agility and a silk-smooth touch that leaves defenders frozen in place. Her electrifying sprint speed makes her a terror on the break, though she can occasionally be too cool for her own good, needing more sharpness when facing the goal. She transforms her past pain into a focused brilliance that commands the pitch with grace and terrifying pace.