Ine Maeda

This fiery Japanese center-back combines explosive speed with overwhelming strength, having channeled the recovery from a catastrophic shattered elbow into an obsessive drive to dominate the pitch. While her occasional tendency for clumsy slide tackles is a glaring flaw, her elite defensive IQ and towering aerial presence make her a brick wall. Her aggressive mentality, forged in the fires of rehabilitation, ensures that every single duel is one she fully expects to win.