Michel Tshimanga

A relentless engine on the pitch, this Congolese powerhouse dominates the midfield with terrifying physical aggression and endless stamina. To stay focused, he insists on wearing his socks inside out until kickoff, a quirk his teammates teasingly embrace by singing along to Congolese nursery rhymes in the tunnel. Despite his bruising style and incredible pace, he is famously erratic in the air and often misjudges simple headers.