Football Fantasy XI: A dream team with a twist - Team 4

RCM: Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid, La Liga)

Age: 31

Nationality: Spanish

Rule satisfied: WC winning player

The Ex-Redman had a wonderful pre-season in the EURO 2012 where he scored some crucial winning goals and was a treat to the eyes as always. Following it, he has had a good season being Jose Mourinho’s main man in the defensive midfield area. He has been responsible and played almost all the matches on top his form.

LCM: Andrea Pirlo (Juventus, Serie A)

Age: 34

Nationality: Italian

Rule satisfied: Over 32-player

The Italian magician has been weaving his tricks as always finishing another fantastic season as Juventus were crowned champions of Italy again. His passing, composure and shooting have been totally out of this world. He combined well with his teammates and controlled the midfield with balance.

CAM: Wesley Sneijder (Galatasaray, Turkish Super Lig)

Age: 28

Nationality: Dutch

The Dutch “dead ball specialist” has had an emotional season as Netherlands were knocked out of EURO 2012 in the group stage itself and he too bid farewell to Inter Milan in the mid-season to join the Turkish giants. Still, his game has been absolutely superb with amazing free kicks and pace on and off the ball.

RW: Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur, EPL)

Age: 23

Nationality: Welsh

The PFA player of the year has been the talisman Tottenham needed in a season which ended in disappointment as they failed to make it to the Champions League spot yet again. But he has given the fans a lot to cheer about with his pace, dribbling, free kicks and some scintillating long range shots.

ST: Robert Lewandowski (Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga)

Age: 24

Nationality: Polish

He has been one of the reasons for Dortmund fans to be happy after a season in which they came second to Bayern Munich in the League as well as the Champions League. He scored some brilliant goals and his performance against Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinal was pure fantasy.

LW: Ezequiel Lavezzi (PSG, Ligue 1)

Age: 28

Nationality: Argentine

The PSG new boy’s first season in the French league ended on a high as PSG won the Ligue 1 title. He played a crucial role to lead PSG to glory. He controlled that left flank with his pace and has been a hard worker as always. He, along with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, terrorized defenses one by one.