Arantxa Arranz

A towering Spanish defensive force, she dominates the air and body-checks attackers with a fiery, relentless intensity that makes every pass look like an invitation for her to intercept. While her raw sprint speed can occasionally be exposed, her clinical blocking and physical presence render her near impossible to beat. To focus before kickoff, she shouts three times at a dried walnut tucked inside her boot, a peculiar ritual that leaves her teammates both baffled and entertained.