Halis Akdemir

With an explosive leap that makes him look like he is defying gravity, this friendly Turkish wing-back dominates the flanks with breathtaking recovery pace. He once famously tracked back so quickly to stop a breakaway that he accidentally headed the opponent's cross into the stadium floodlights instead of his own goal. While his blistering athleticism is legendary, his occasional clumsiness in sliding challenges remains the only thing keeping him humble.