Annelies Kemper

This humble Dutch maestro dances through defenses with supernatural agility and balance, though her shaky first touch often invites unnecessary panic. Before every whistle, she insists on tying a single piece of dried pasta to her left boot, a bizarre ritual that leaves her bewildered teammates rolling their eyes in the tunnel. Despite the odd charm, once the ball is at her feet, her lethal finishing makes every doubt disappear.