Mootje Geerlings

After overcoming a shattered knee ligament sustained during a wild bike race, this assertive Dutch defensive midfielder returned with an relentless mentality to become an aerial giant and a defensive wall. His sharp reading of the game and physical power make him a dominant force, even if his sliding tackles remain clumsily mistimed. He is a warrior who turned the agony of his injury into the fuel that drives his absolute dominance on the pitch.