Sonia Ponte

This humble Portuguese defensive powerhouse uses her imposing frame and lethal aerial ability to dominate, having clawed her way back to the top after a career-threatening wrist injury. While her slide tackling can be surprisingly hesitant, her elite defensive IQ and inexhaustible stamina make her an insurmountable wall in the midfield. The struggle from that broken wrist channeled into a fierce, relentless drive, turning her recovery into the fuel that defines her perfectionist playstyle.