Valeria Velasco

This imposing Ecuadorian striker dominates the box with devastating shot power and ice-cold composure from the spot, despite a chronic clumsiness in her first touch. To stay focused, she insists on singing lullabies to a stuffed sloth before every match, leaving her teammates staring in a mix of bewilderment and hushed awe. Despite her reserved nature, her determination on the pitch is absolute.