Merja Saarinen

This lightning-fast Finnish wing-back dominates the flank with predatory slide tackles, cutting down opponents in a flash with relentless speed. While her superstitious habit of eating a single slice of raw garlic, skin included, before every match leaves her teammates pinching their noses in the dressing room, they endure the stench for her undeniable, match-winning intensity. She is an absolute force of nature who runs until the final whistle, despite her chaotic approach to pre-game rituals.