Josep Olmo

This Spanish center-back is a lightning-quick defensive powerhouse whose explosive pace and surgical standing tackles negate any attack, even if his sliding technique leaves something to be desired. He insists on chewing a single clove of raw garlic exactly twelve minutes before kickoff, leaving teammates to maintain a respectful distance due to the pungent aroma. This odd superstition keeps him laser-focused as he commands the backline with an enigmatic, reserved intensity.