Abel Diarra

This cocky forward from Burkina Faso fires shots with a thunderous power that terrifies keepers, though his clumsy close control sometimes leaves much to be desired. Before every kickoff, he chews exactly three pieces of gum and sticks them onto his left boot, a ritual his teammates watch with a mix of laughter and absolute confusion. Despite his poor balance, he transforms every long-range effort into a potential world-class goal.