Mahvash Keshavarz

This charismatic Iranian center-back dominates the penalty area with ferocious slide tackles and imposing physical strength, although her stamina drops noticeably after an hour of play. Before every match, she insists on kissing each teammate's boots three times for good luck, leaving the locker room in a state of awkward silence and amusement. Her impeccable timing and interception skills make her an almost insurmountable defensive pillar.