Burcu Balzer

The ever-friendly German phenomenon is known for her blistering pace and thunderous long shots that leave goalkeepers trembling. Before each match, she insists on juggling exactly 17 tangerines while humming a Bavarian folk tune—a ritual her amused teammates have come to accept as a sign of the storm to come. Once on the pitch, her unrivaled acceleration and immaculate first touch transforms her into an unstoppable force, a smiling assassin with the ball glued to her feet.