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Kai Havertz (June 11)
Arsenal / Germany
A technically gifted attacking midfielder, Kai Havertz is comfortable using both feet and poses a threat in the air. Early in his career, his playing style drew comparisons to compatriot Mesut Özil, a player Havertz himself admired. However, at Arsenal, Havertz has found success in a more advanced role, flourishing as a striker. He scored the Champions League-winning goal for Chelsea in the 2021 Champions League final.
Mohamed Salah (June 15)
Liverpool / Egypt
A quick and mobile attacker with a tireless work ethic, Mohamed Salah is a player blessed with exceptional technique and a keen eye for goal. He’s also a clinical finisher with superb agility, dribbling skills, first touch, and close control. His achievements speak for themselves: two PFA Player of the Year awards, three Premier League Golden Boots, Premier League Player of the Season, and Premier League Playmaker of the Season. He’s also challenged for the Ballon d’Or and Best FIFA Men’s Player awards, finishing third in 2018 and 2021. Additionally, he won
the 2018 FIFA Puskás Award for a wonder goal against Everton. In 2023, Salah cemented his legend by becoming Liverpool’s top scorer in the Premier League and reaching the prestigious 200-goal mark for the club.
Gabriel Martinelli (June 18)
Arsenal / Brazil
Martinelli terrorizes defenses with his searing pace, agile movement, and electric acceleration. Previously deployed centrally as a number nine, Mikel Arteta transformed him into a left-sided menace. This position allows him to cut inside onto his favored right foot and unleash his devastating dribbling to bypass defenders.
He blossomed into a key goalscoring threat
for Arsenal, emerging as the joint top scorer
in the 2022/23 Premier League season with a remarkable 15 goals.
Jude Bellingham (June 29)
Real Madrid / England
Propelling Borussia Dortmund to a Bundesliga runner-up finish and claiming the league’s Player of the Season award, Jude Bellingham secured
a high-profile move to Real Madrid for a hefty €103 million fee. Renowned for his exceptional ball control, physical presence, and technical mastery, Bellingham is widely regarded as
one of the world’s most complete midfielders. His versatility and vision allow him to excel in multiple roles. Bellingham scored more than 20 goals for the Los Blancos in his debut season, which has been instrumental in the club’s success.
Alex Morgan (July 2)
San Diego Wave / USA
Alex Morgan is one of the most fierce strikers
in women’s football. She has won the European treble with Lyon and the NWSL with Portland Thorns, but it’s her international career that is even more illustrious. Morgan helped the United States win their titles at the 2015 and 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cups, where she was named to the Dream Team for both tournaments, while she won the Silver Boot in 2019. She was also part of the USWNT team that won the gold medal in the 2012 London Olympics.
Megan Rapinoe (July 5)
Seattle Reign / USA
A force on the wing, Megan Rapinoe is a retired American soccer star who carved a legendary career. Known for her dazzling footwork and tactical prowess, she spent most of her time lighting up the field for Seattle Reign FC in the NWSL and the US national team. Her trophy cabinet overflows with accolades. Not only did she claim the prestigious Ballon d’Or Féminin and The Best FIFA Women’s Player title in 2019, but she also secured gold medals with the US team at the 2012 Olympics, the 2015 and 2019 World Cups.
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