Abdoul Sanou

This assertive Malian striker is a whirlwind who shatters defenses with electric dribbling and lethal long-range rockets, though his finishing touch can be inexplicably wayward. Before every match, he religiously places three grains of raw rice in his socks, a bizarre ritual that leaves his teammates rolling their eyes as he hops around to feel the grain before kickoff. His sheer power and lightning pace more than compensate for his frustrating lapses in front of goal.