Best XI of players aged 30 and over

Centre Back: Sergio Ramos (31)

A goal scoring defender

Of late, Ramos has become famous for his heading ability and is always a threat in the opponent's box during set pieces. The Spaniard is a ball-playing defender and can trigger quick attacks from the back by feeding long passes.

An aggressive defender, he has had a fruitful career winning 16 trophies along the way. He is a very passionate player and his love for the game cannot be ignored. He is a role model for young defenders with a strong build and tough-tackling ability.

Ramos captains both Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, and is an integral part of both. He is the nation's second most-capped player.

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Centre Back: Giorgio Chiellini (33)

Fearless defender

Chiellini is an out-and-out, old-fashioned, no-nonsense defender. A physically strong, aggressive, and versatile centre-back, his main strength lies in pressurising the opponent strikers and being aggressive enough to win the ball back.

A fearless defender, he is feared by many opponents. Leading the Juventus defensive line, he knows how to do his job. The Italian is a nightmare for forwards and his aerial presence, strength and great tackling are his greatest assets.

With Juventus, he has won six consecutive Serie A titles from 2011/12 to 2016/17, as well as three Coppa Italia titles, and three Supercoppa Italiana titles. He is also among Italy's 10 most-capped players ever.