Salimata Dao

The charismatic midfield engine from Burkina Faso dominates the pitch with lightning acceleration and ferocious tackling, though she sometimes runs out of steam as the clock ticks down. Before kick-off, she insists her teammates synchronised-stomp on a specific patch of carpet, a quirky ritual they follow with wry smiles to avoid her fiery wrath. While she is a physical powerhouse, her defensive positioning occasionally crumbles when tasked with blocking incoming strikes.