Football Fantasy XI: A Dream Team with a twist - Team 1

RCM: Arturo Vidal (Juventus, Italian Serie A)

Nationality: Chilean

Age: 26

This charismatic defensive midfielder would be present in any world XI after putting down some fabulous football this season with the Serie A giants Juventus. The first choice penalty taker for Juventus was a pivot at the back for his team. Spectacular defending and superb passing marks him as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world. He stood out in a team that is well known for its defense.

LCM: Xavi Hernandez (FC Barcelona, La Liga)

Nationality: Spanish

Age: 33

Rule satisfied: World Cup winning player and over-32 player

The Catalan midfielder has had a really good season after the Catalan giants Barcelona won the Liga BBVA on the back of Spain winning the European Championship; Xavi played an integral role in both. He kept possession of the ball for which he is best known and played a lot of key passes in many crucial games throughout the season with a good enough goal tally as well.

CAM: Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool, EPL)

Nationality: Brazilian

Age: 20

Rule satisfied: Under-20 player

If anyone was waiting for a surprise package, this youngster has exactly been that. After signing for Liverpool for around 8m pounds, he has been worth every penny spent on his services as he executed some brilliant passes, through balls and scored some important goals some which were match winners too. He gelled into the team really well and he could well be a legend in the making.

RW: Stephan El Shaarawy (AC Mlan, Italian Serie A)

Nationality: Italian

Age: 20

Rule satisfied: Under-20 player

The 20-year old speedster from AC Milan has to be in the top 5 upcoming players in the world. His goal tally and his assists and passes speak for themselves. He has been the fuel that kept Milan running and helped them make a push for a good finish after one of their worst starts in their history. He has proved to be a menace for opposition defenses with his pace and movement.

ST: Radamel Falcao (Monaco, Ligue 1)

Nationality: Colombian

Age: 27

The Colombian forward has stolen the limelight for most part of the season with some clinical and spectacular finishes. He was the “Fox in the Box” on many occasions, both for his club and country. Goalkeepers and defenders had to be on full alert whenever he had the ball in and around the box and no one could say what his next move was.

LW: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid, La Liga)

Nationality: Portuguese

Age: 28

Last but never the least; he has been a winger on top of his form and on top of the opposition in most of the games as well. His splendid finishes and magnificent free kicks and some clairvoyant dribbling have left oppositions clueless in the league and on the international stage. He arguably should be one of the best players in the world.

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