Alojz Pejic

This assertive Croatian goalkeeper dominates the box with cat-like reflexes and spectacular parries that leave strikers sleepless, even if his occasionally reckless rushing sometimes lands him in trouble. Legend says he mastered his diving skills by dodging bottles of rakija thrown by his grandmother while he refused to budge from in front of the television. Under high pressure, he treats every penalty as a personal duel that he has won before the ball is even struck.