Aliye Toprak

This rock-solid Turkish centre-back commands the defense with impeccable tactical intelligence and surgical tackles, though she often struggles with lateral agility against shifty dribblers. Once, to chase down a lost ball, she vaulted over a two-meter fence in the middle of training and returned to the pitch ten seconds later with ice-cold composure. Her presence is an impenetrable wall that concedes absolutely nothing to attacking players.