Elyor Sabirov

After overcoming a childhood fear of heights, this calm but explosive Russian defensive midfielder has forged a fearless style defined by lightning-quick pace and ruthless aggression in the tackle. His defensive intelligence is formidable, although his lack of fluid agility occasionally makes him appear clunky in tight turns. Despite this weight-related rigidity, he never backs down, letting his stoic determination drive every clinical interception on the pitch.