Rukiye Öztürk

This Turkish goalkeeper uses her massive physical frame to pull off breathtaking dives and lighting-fast reflexes, even if her command of the area can be ironically shaky. Before kickoff, she buries a raw carrot under the penalty spot, a superstition her teammates find hilarious, often ribbing her for trying to garden during a match. Despite that eccentric streak, her sheer explosive power makes her a nightmare for opposing strikers.