World Cup 2018: Best South-American XI

Full-backs:

RB: Danilo (Brazil)

Danilo

Danilo is normally deployed as a right wing-back in Brazil's line-up. He has got pace, awareness, is good at keeping possession and switching the play for one wing to the other.

Danilo's positional play is perfect, is good at crossing the ball and is an expert in playing the long ball and finding his teammate with pinpoint accuracy. Danilo's defensive as well as offensive skills will come in handy for this team.

He will be responsible for switching the play, delivering the perfect long ball across the field for the attackers and whip in an excellent cross in the box whenever he has the opportunity. He will play as the right-back for them and would join the attack for the team.

LB: Marcelo (Brazil)

Marcelo is probably the best left-back in the world right now. Blessed with raw pace, Marcelo is an extremely good offensive player, is also efficient in tracking back and helping the team during opposition's counter-attack and is an asset for any team to have in its side.

Marcelo is also a powerful distance shooter, is one of the best crosser in the world and is a nightmare for the opposition on his day. Having represented Brazil in 52 matches and scored 6 goals for them, Marcelo is one of the key players for this team.

The team will look up to Marcelo to lighten up the left wing and torment the opposition defenders with his amazing pace. They will also expect him to deliver crosses in the box and track back to help the defenders during opposition's counter-attack. He will play the role of a left-back for this side.