Merna Salah

This Egyptian whirlwind enchants the midfield with breathtaking acceleration and razor-sharp close control, though her tactical intelligence sometimes succumbs to spontaneous whims. Legend has it she once trained on the dunes of Cairo during a heatwave, testing her skills against a group of bewildered desert gerbils that couldn't keep up with her feints. Her devastating shot power leaves keepers trembling as she dictates play with an almost manic level of energy.