The nightmare of any defender, because of his inborn ability to hurt the opposition’s rearguard and go for risks in one-on-one situations, where he generally comes out on top. He’s not happy staying still. With an impressive mobility, he incessantly seeks the ball and has eyes only on the opposition net, whether to provide assists for team-mates or to shoot himself for goal. With superb technique and an elegance that is the envy of many a footballer, he is the sort of player who can suddenly decide a match. He always shows remarkable effort and determination, even for young players of his age. But Danny grew up fast. So fast that in the year he made his debut for Dynamo Moscow, he was voted their best player by fans of the club.

14; 2 goals