Bashar Zidan

This flamboyant Iraqi fullback blurs the touchline with terrifying speed and granite-like strength, though his clumsy sliding tackles often leave fans wincing. To get in the zone, he insists on braiding a single lock of his teammate’s hair before every kickoff, a ritual that leaves the locker room equal parts baffled and amused. He is a defensive force who locks down attackers with ease, provided he doesn't have to win a header.