Liz Hellqvist

This lightning-fast Swedish fullback dominates the flank with explosive power and a fearsome aerial game, even if she occasionally loses her tactical discipline. Before every kickoff, she insists on scrubbing her shinguards with a used toothbrush, a bizarre ritual that leaves her teammates watching in bewildered silence. Her sheer physical intensity and stoic reserve make her a defensive nightmare who rarely needs to say a word to command respect.