Patrick Marklund

This reserved Swedish midfield maestro glides past opponents with explosive speed, though he often struggles to keep his first touch from drifting astray. Before every whistle, he insists on rearranging the stadium’s corner flags to face perfectly North, a peculiar habit that leaves his teammates rolling their eyes in bewilderment. When he eventually settles into his rhythm, his technical grace makes him an untouchable force on the pitch.