Cathrine Mlilo

This imposing Zimbabwean defensive midfielder dominates the aerial game with pure authority, although her clunky footwork during one-on-one defending often lands her team in trouble. Her tenacity is legendary, like the time she blocked a shot with such force that the ball ended up embedded in the stadium's safety netting. She is an unshakable wall, combining fierce aggression with a humble demeanor that defies her absolute dominance in the middle of the park.