Daniela Codreanu

Towering over attackers, this flamboyant Moldovan defender glides across the pitch with elite intercepting instincts and a fearsome sliding tackle that compensates for her shaky aerial game. Fuelled by a childhood obsession with breakdancing that ended in a tragic knee injury, she channelled that rhythmic flair into her defensive footwork, turning every block into a daring performance. She treats every match like her personal stage, though her flair for the dramatic sometimes distracts from the basics.