Mahamadou Kassambara

A commanding force at the back, he launches into aerial duels with physics-defying hang time and possesses an assertive tenacity that makes every tackle feel like a declaration of war. Legend says he once silenced an entire stadium by intercepting a ball with his chest while standing perfectly still, calmly staring down the attacker for ten seconds before playing it out. While his physical dominance is absolute, he occasionally loses focus when he tries to over-complicate simple clearances with unnecessary flair.