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Rafael Knyazev

This tireless Russian midfield engine channels the sting of being kicked out of ballet school as a child into a relentless, high-octane aggression on the pitch. Boasting immense strength and aerial dominance, he overcomes his occasionally stiff technical touch with an explosive, bull-like style. His drive to silence those who once mocked his lack of grace fuels a mentality that refuses to be bullied.