Janine Mertens

After overcoming a devastating forearm fracture, this German midfield anchor has channelled her pain into a relentless defensive masterclass, characterized by surgical slide tackles and an ice-cold temperament. While she can occasionally be caught out by lapses in defensive positioning, her commanding aerial presence and fierce aggression make her an absolute powerhouse. Her past injury has only forged a greater resolve, transforming those once-shattered limbs into the weapons she uses to dominate every challenge on the pitch.