Erik Velasquez

After overcoming the childhood trauma of being outsmarted by a gang of pigeons in a fight over a sandwich, he channeled that raw frustration into fearless, flamboyant aggression in the heart of the midfield. He is an elite ball-winner who dominates the air and intercepts with blinding pace, even if his defensive instincts sometimes wander into absolute chaos. With imposing strength and a flare for the dramatic, he owns his space with a unique intensity that no opponent can ignore.