Marika Velkova

This North Macedonian midfield engine dominates the pitch with an explosive mix of raw strength and relentless aggression, though her heavy touch can occasionally frustrate her teammates. Before every match, she insists her teammates pull her ears three times to "start the engine," a ritual they now perform with a collective sigh of resigned enthusiasm. Her ability to force the play forward is unmatched, even when her technical dribbling fails her in tight spaces.