Louis van Gaal's best XI

Attack

Second striker: Dennis Bergkamp

Bergkamp played for Ajax till 1993

The “Non-Flying Dutchman” as he is lovingly called by the Arsenal faithful, Dennis Bergkamp was one of the most elegant players on the pitch.

Bergkamp played for Ajax when Louis van Gaal was the assistant manager of the club and played two full seasons under his fellow countryman when the latter took over as the first team manager.

Brilliant on the ball and having perhaps the finest technique of the modern era, the Bergkamp is a genuine legend of the game and his inclusion here is a no-brainer.

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Striker: Patrick Kluivert

Kluivert played under van Gaal at two clubs – Ajax and Barcelona

Kluivert was promoted to Ajax’s first team when he was just 18 and he repaid the faith well in the 1995 Champions League final when the striker scored a late winner to hand van Gaal his only CL trophy of his career.

Later on, Kluivert was reunited with his mentor at Barcelona and was a major success there as well, forming one of the best attacks in the world alongside teammates Figo and Rivaldo. The prolific forward completes and leads this team of absolute legends.

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Substitutes: David De Gea (GK), Ronald de Boer, Marc Overmars, Clarence Seedorf, Robin Van Persie