Mauro Paes

This Brazilian wall treats the pitch like his own private runway, taunting attackers with his surgical, high-intensity tackling before leaving them in his dust. While his aerial game is shockingly poor, his predatory defensive instincts and ruthless swagger make him the undisputed boss of the midfield. He is a master of the standoff, arrogant enough to let you think you have space before snatching the ball right from your feet.