Kauana Elias

Overcoming the heartache of being cut from her local youth team for being 'too slow,' this lightning-quick Brazilian wing-back channeled her pain into explosive stamina and a fierce, tactical defensive masterclass. She is a friendly presence off the pitch, yet a relentlessly aggressive force on it, though she often struggles with her focus when the game becomes too slow. Her blistering pace and surgical slide tackles make her an absolute nightmare for any attacker attempting to sprint past her.