Tomas Caires

This Portuguese blur scorches the wings with breakneck speed and a physicality that makes him an unrelenting defensive wall, despite his occasional lapse in tactical judgment. Before every kickoff, he obsessively chews on a fresh rosemary twig to "sharpen his focus," a ritual that endlessly amuses teammates who have grown accustomed to seeing him trot out of the tunnel chomping on his aromatic charm. His friendly nature makes him the heart of the dressing room, right before he transforms into a nightmare for opposing attackers.