Rail Samoylov

Towering over the pitch, this friendly Russian wall uses lightning-fast reflexes and heroic dives to deny every striker, though his occasionally erratic positioning can keep fans on edge. He credits his comeback from a devastating ankle fracture—suffered while saving a penalty with his face—for transforming his recovery into a relentless, high-octane work ethic. He remains a gentle giant who transforms into an untouchable acrobatic machine when the ball leaves the spot.