Aysulu Sauytbay

This Kazakhstani midfielder is a force of nature, combining a silky first touch with a ruthless aggression that dominates the center of the pitch. To sharpen her focus, she insists on eating a spoonful of raw salt before every kickoff, a bizarre ritual that leaves her teammates watching in bewildered silence. Despite her lack of top-end acceleration, her tactical intelligence and ball control make her an unstoppable engine in the middle.