Ali Diaby

Towering over opponents at 193cm, this energetic Malian powerhouse dominates the air with unmatched heading accuracy and explosive recovery pace. Fuelled by a childhood dream shattered when his local youth academy rejected him for being 'too clumsy,' he transformed that stinging rejection into an relentless obsession with perfecting his footwork. While his reckless slide tackling can occasionally invite trouble, his physical dominance and tireless intensity make him an immovable force at the back.