Marlene Portella

Fuelled by the memory of losing her pet hamster to a clumsy fall, this energetic Brazilian fullback channelled that grief into an unstoppable, gravity-defying defensive tenacity. She relentlessly sprints and leaps across the pitch, pairing elite stamina with ferocious slide tackles that leave opponents stunned. While her defensive decision-making can occasionally be a bit erratic, her sheer heart and physical power make her an absolute force of nature on the flank.