Emmanuel Dujardin

A lightning-fast French maestro in midfield, he glides past opponents with ease though his composure under heavy pressure occasionally wavers. He insists on peeling an orange with his bare feet in the dressing room before every match, a bizarre ritual that leaves his bewildered teammates struggling to suppress their laughter. His explosive speed allows him to dictate the tempo, making him an invaluable, if slightly eccentric, engine for his side.