Bernardo Sougou

After recovering from a debilitating knee injury that nearly ended his youth career, this Senegalese defensive mastermind channeled that adversity into lightning-fast sprints and impeccable, calm defensive anticipation. He shadows attackers with relentless precision, though his gentlemanly lack of aggression occasionally leaves him hesitant in a brutal physical duel. He glides across the pitch to snuff out danger before it even begins, turning every recovery into a masterpiece of positioning.