63: Melanie Leupolz

Melanie Leupolz has slotted into life in English football with no issues whatsoever. Consistently one of the best passers in the game, there’s a reason Emma Hayes decided to bring her to champions Chelsea and the fact she’s the only midfielder to start every league game this season is testament to both the quality and consistency she brings in her role. Her defensive ability to read games has allowed the team’s more attack-minded midfielders to go and influence games at the other end of the pitch, and while Leupolz’s role may often go unnoticed, she has proven to be an important addition in both her quality and experience for a team looking to conquer Europe.