Esmatullah Awad

Dominant in the air and lightning-quick in his sprints, this Afghan midfielder terrifies defenses with his explosive intensity, despite possessing a sometimes shaky first touch. Legend has it that as a boy, he once headed a ball with such ferocity during a summer match that it tore through a metal fence and landed in a neighbor's yard. His assertive temperament makes him a tireless leader capable of changing the tide of a game in an instant.