Ramarati Mahar

This flamboyant Nepalese maestro dances through defenses with lightning pace and silky, close-quarters skill, though her erratic long-distance shooting often sends the ball flying into orbit. Before every kickoff, she insists on braiding her left sock to catch good luck, a bizarre ritual that leaves her bewildered teammates rolling their eyes in amusement. She is pure electricity on the pitch, turning the attacking midfield into her personal, high-speed catwalk.