Pep Guardiola's greatest U23 XI

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David Alaba

By the time Pep Guardiola set his foot in Munich, David Alaba was already an established name. Bayern's academy graduate was an integral part of their treble win in 2012-13.

Alaba, however, reached his optimum potential under the three-year reign of Guardiola. For him, Alaba was much more than the best left-back in the world. When confronted by injuries, he would always turn towards the Austrian. Alaba, by his intelligence and versatility, would fit into any role within the defence or midfield.

Alongside winning three consecutive league titles under Guardiola, Alaba also won a plethora of individual accolades. Among other honours, he was selected in UEFA Team of the three times in a row and voted as Austrian Sports Personality of the Year in 2013 and 2014.

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Joshua Kimmich

Joshua Kimmich, Philipp Lahm's successor, Germany's next great full-back, this isn't, however, what he always intended to be. Graduating from VfB Stuttgart's famed youth academy, Kimmich played as a midfielder for RB Leipzig from 2013 to 2015.

After an impressive performance at U21 Euro in the Czech Republic, Pep Guardiola signed the youngster in 2015. But with Bayern's midfield jam-packed, Kimmich had to move out of his comfort zone and play as a centre-back. Despite not being a massive physical specimen, Kimmich used his intelligence and defensive awareness to succeed in the role.

It became evident that Kimmich was skilful enough to play as a defender. But to make use of his attacking prowess, he was designated the role of a right-back by Joachim Low at Euro 2016. The move worked wonders as 21-year-old Joshua Kimmich was declared a part of the 'Team of the Tournament'.