Ayesha Abbas

This flamboyant midfielder from the UAE uses her blistering acceleration to dominate the center of the pitch despite a career-threatening shredded knee injury that fueled her return. Her exquisite first touch is often tempered by a tendency to daydream during runs, yet her mentality remains elite. Having clawed her way back from surgery, she now plays with the relentless spirit of someone who refuses to be benched again.