Ilona Stehlíková

Standing at an imposing 192cm, this Czech wall uses her immense strength and aerial dominance to dismantle attacks, though her reserve often leaves her appearing detached from the intensity of the game. After battling a debilitating childhood fear of open spaces that nearly ended her dreams, she channeled that anxiety into an obsession for closing down every gap on the pitch. Now, her clinical tackling and relentless pursuit of the ball make her an immovable force in the heart of defense.