Nelli Alieva

This flamboyant Russian striker combines masterful technique with an imposing physical presence, even if her frequent lack of balance on the pitch often leaves people stunned. To stay focused, she insists on painting her boots with glitter nail polish before every kickoff, a ritual that leaves her teammates somewhere between laughing and utterly bewildered. Despite her occasional clumsiness, her brilliant attacking IQ and elite ball skills turn every match into a vibrant performance.