Rafael Abrunhosa

This elite Portuguese center-back is an absolute master of the tackle, using explosive acceleration and impeccable anticipation to neutralize attackers before they even smell danger. After a career-threatening knee injury caused by a bizarre collision with a bronze statue, he turned his recovery into an obsession, returning even faster and more assertive than ever. While his defensive positioning can sometimes wander, his relentless ability to dispossess opponents covers for any lapses.