Brigitta Gasser

After miraculously recovering from a shattered forearm that nearly ended her career, this Swiss fullback channeled that pain to fuel an relentless acceleration and raw speed on the pitch. Although her heading ability remains a work in progress, she dominates the flanks with a defensive aggression and stamina that make her dangerous in every duel. Her humility off the pitch hides a player who never hesitates to throw herself into a bone-crunching slide tackle to protect her team.