Best Right-footed XI vs Best Left-footed XI (2017): Who wins?

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GK: Thibaut Courtois (Belgium, Chelsea)

The giant Thibaut Courtois is an exceptional goalkeeper who’s quick reflexes belie his massive frame, and who's command of the penalty box utilises every inch of it. A wonderful modern keeper.

CB: Aymeric Laporte (Spain, Athletic Bilbao)

The Basque is probably the most unheralded of the names on this article, and his inclusion will come as a surprise to many. But not to people who have seen the Athletic Bilbao player in action – quick, decisive and smart, Laporte is an A-class defender.

LB: Marcelo (Spain, Real Madrid)

Marcelo is the best left-back in the world. Without a shadow of a doubt. The only reason he isn’t playing is the system and the fact that we can’t realistically throw out either Di Maria or Bale to fit him in.

CM: Mesut Özil (Germany, Arsenal)

For all his faults, there is no one on the planet who has the first touch or the killer assist of Mesut Özil. Again, a victim of the system, as Silva is just a lot more defensively disciplined than the laid-back German.

CF: Paulo Dybala (Argentina, Juventus)

The diminutive Argentine has hearts racing all over the footballing world, and there’s a very good reason for it. He’s that good!

Here’s the starting XI again –