Veronica Thomassen

After overcoming a childhood fear of planes by staring down storms from the cabin window, this flamboyant Norwegian center-back has channeled that intensity into absolute defensive dominance. Boasting a towering frame and gravity-defying leap, she pairs brute strength with a fearless, stylish swagger on the pitch. While her initial acceleration is admittedly a weakness, she compensates with endless stamina and a near-comical level of aggression in every challenge.