Sachiyo Chiba

With an impossibly silky first touch and the brute strength to bully defenders, she dictates the midfield with the swagger of a superstar who knows she is better than everyone else. While her blistering acceleration often leaves markers in the dust, her occasional stubbornness can make her a volatile presence in the dressing room. Ultimately, her peerless ability to dominate in the air and control tight spaces makes her the indispensable, if arrogant, heartbeat of the team.