Elmer Pinilla

This humble Colombian wing-back is a defensive machine who uses blistering pace to suffocate attackers, though he often loses steam late in games. Before every whistle, he must meticulously paint his left boot with a lucky green clover, a strange ritual that leaves his amused teammates shaking their heads in the locker room. His tactical brain and elite tackling make him a nightmare to pass, even if his heading ability remains famously unreliable.