Maurits Depoorter

Having battled a childhood fear of thunder by practicing alone in torrential storms, this energetic Belgian attacking midfielder now charges through defenses with unstoppable creativity and lethal finishing. While his electrifying movement and instinct for goal make him a master of the final third, he often struggles to keep his first touch as polished as his flair. He remains an elite playmaker whose explosive pace and visionary play were forged in the rain.