John Monteiro

This high-energy Cape Verdean goalkeeper uses his imposing frame and cat-like reflexes to pull off gravity-defying saves, though his shaky positioning often keeps teammates on edge. To find his focus, he insists on juggling a raw onion before kickoff while humming folk tunes, a bizarre pre-match ritual his teammates watch with a mixture of confusion and cautious admiration. While his command of the area remains a work in progress, his raw power makes him an absolute fortress during high-pressure penalty shootouts.