Verena Schweizer

With an imposing physique and an acceleration that makes attackers look like they are standing still, this Swiss powerhouse commands the defense with absolute authority. She possesses a defensive read so sharp that she once reclaimed the ball by simply staring down an attacker with such intensity that they lost possession in pure confusion. Despite her near-perfect defensive play, she is the first to admit that her timing on slide tackles is sometimes as unpredictable as a clock facing a gale-force wind.