Lutgarde Maes

An assertive force in midfield, she tears through defenses with electrifying pace and silky dribbling, even if her stamina occasionally falters under heavy pressure. Before kickoff, she ritualistically smears a thin layer of chocolate spread on her left cleat, a bizarre habit that forces her teammates to look away and stifle their laughter. She commands the pitch with Belgian poise, making that quirky superstition the most eccentric part of her elite game.