Irina Brault

The French striker dominates the pitch with blistering speed and deadly long-range strikes, though her poor balance occasionally makes her appear clumsy when tight dribbling is required. To stay calm before every match, she insists on balancing her football atop an unopened soda can, a bizarre ritual that leaves her bewildered teammates shaking their heads. Her clinical finishing, however, is all that matters once the whistle blows.