Rasul Khodjayev

This lightning-fast Uzbek winger dances past defenders with silky skills, though he occasionally fumbles his rhythm when trying to navigate tight spaces. To find his flow, he insists on wearing his socks inside out and humming operatic arias until kickoff, a ritual that his bewildered teammates now jokingly treat as a mandatory pre-match concert. His electrifying speed and infectious friendliness make him the heartbeat of the attack, even if his bizarre warm-up leaves the dressing room in stitches.