Batima Ospanova

With lightning-quick pace and a magical first touch, the Kazakh winger dances past defenders as if the ball is glued to her feet, though her lack of fancy skills sometimes complicates things. Before kickoff, she insists on receiving a chewed-up ice cube from the captain, a bizarre superstition that leaves teammates shaking their heads in amusement while she steps onto the pitch with total focus. Her friendly nature hides a player who dominates the wing with pure physicality and finesse.