Football Fantasy XI: A Dream Team with a twist: Team 5

Football Fantasy XI is a new series that has been kickstarted here at Sportskeeda. The aim of the article is to make up a dream team of active football players, but with a twist.

There is a limit to the number of players based on various rules.

The rules are as follows:

a) No 2 players from the same club b) No 2 players of the same nationality/country c) At least 1 goalkeeper, 3 defenders, 3 midfielders, 1 striker d) Either Messi or Ronaldo. e) At least 2 players under 20 years of age f) At least 1 WC-winning player g) At least 1 player over 32 years of age f) No more than 3 players from the same domestic league

Although the game’s extremely interesting, it’s equally difficult to put up a Dream XI with a quality blend satisfying the rules of the game! This is my XI.

Formation: 4-2-3-1

3 La Liga Players3 EPL Players2 Ligue 1 Players2 Bundesliga Players1 Serie A Player

GK: Thibaut Courtois (Atletico Madrid, La liga)

Nationality: Belgian

Age: 21

The on-loan keeper from Chelsea is deemed to be the Chelsea No.1 as and when he decides to make a return to Stamford Bridge. With breath taking performances in the past two seasons, he is one jewel for club and country!

RB: Lukasz Piszczek (Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga)

Nationality: Polish

Age: 28

One of the best right backs in Europe currently, he’s got amazing pace, skills and puts in excellent crosses.

CB: Raphael Varane (Real Madrid, La liga)

Nationality: French

Age: 20

Rule satisfied: Under-20 player

A player who briefly benched a player like Pepe and troubled one of the most physically blessed strikers, Didier Drogba. His accomplishments speak for themselves.

CB: Thiago Silva (Paris Saint Germain, Ligue 1)

Nationality: Brazilian

Age: 28

He is one of the most highly rated central defenders in Europe right now and he rightly deserves to be one. He proved it in his tenure in Milan and continued proving himself with the Ligue 1 title capture!

LB: Phillip Lahm (Bayern Munich, Bundesliga)

Nationality: German

Age: 29

A fantastic defender who can go forward and can join the attack with pace. Makes those quick runs behind the opposing defender’s fullbacks very easily. Can play on either side of the flanks.

RCM: Andrea Pirlo (Juventus, Italian Serie A)

Nationality: Italian

Age: 34

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

Age is no bar for this charismatic playmaker. With his impeccable spot kicks, defense cutting passes, stylish gameplay and long range shots, he held the key to Juventus’ triumph in the past two seasons and also in Italy’s run to the Euro 2012 final.

LCM: Joao Moutinho (AS Monaco, Ligue 1)

Nationality: Portugal

Age: 26

His style of play is similar to Pirlo’s, the only difference being he likes going forward unlike Pirlo who plays deep. What better pivot combo than this!

CAM: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal, EPL)

Nationality: English

Age: 19

Rule satisfied: Under-20 player

Another one of Wenger’s masterpiece! He can link up the play between the midfield and forwards brilliantly. It would be safe to say England’s future is in safe hands!

RW: Lionel Messi (Barcelona, La liga)

Nationality: Argentinian

Age: 25

No words to describe this little magician. Who else can better partner Bale on the wings? Both can easily exchange flanks to trouble the opposing defenders.

ST: Robin Van Persie (Manchester United, EPL)

Nationality: Dutch

Age: 29

He has been in sublime form and the reason for United’s triumph last season. Like the pundits say, he scores when he wants to and however he wants. A great finisher with his feet and head too!

LW: Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur, EPL)

Nationality: Welsh

Age: 23

He has been a revelation in EPL in the recent years. Someone who can single handedly dominate games with his playmaking and goal scoring ability, he is the cream of this team along with Messi!

What do you think about this team? Do you have a better team in mind? Make your own Football Fantasy XI and let the world see your Dream Team!