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So, spinning off from the England Best XI thread, some genuine silliness.

 

Assume an Alien mothership lands on Tyneside (of all places) tomorrow morning and challenges the human race to a football match with their freedom at stake.

 

If we win, they go away. If we lose, they will colonize the Earth and enslave humanity.

 

You have been chosen to pick a squad for the match out of any football player in the world. Who do you choose?

 

My picks...

 

<Squad>

Buffon - best keeper in the world hands down.

Van Der Sar - arguably second best keeper in the world, better than Casillas in my books.

Given - Just had to have a toon player in there.

 

Puyol - Captain. Best defender and central defender in the world. Although it might be slightly problematic if he doesn't speak english. :cheesy:

Ferdinand - Excellent defender with exceptional skill on the ball.

Materazzi - No-fear bruiser who can be brought in as backup when things get rough.

Gallas - Versatility, versatility, versatility. One of the most underrated players in the world tbh. Swapping him for Ashley Cole was the start of Chelsea's troubles.

Marquez - Another extremely versatile class player who can go up to the midfield in a pinch

 

Zambrotta - Just the kind of solid composed defender you need for high-stake games.

Van Bronckhorst - Again, a solid defender with plenty of experience.

Lahm - Can be injected for energy and pace when we need to go on the attack.

Miguel - Another full back with a good forward game. Combative nature should also be a plus.

 

Gerrard - Best English player, best player in the Premiership, possibly one of the top five players in the world. Having him on the pitch lifts a teams game like no-one else.

Deco - Not only a fantastic technical player but also the master tactician that will make the team tick.

Vieira - Strong, good distribution, excellent at going forward. If all else fails, he can start elbowing a few aliens to give them some second thoughts.

Emerson - Also an excellent holding midfielder. Can serve as the tactical linchpin of the team when Deco isn't in play.

 

Ronaldinho - Just got to have him. Only fear is that he might turn out to be an alien himself.

C. Ronaldo - Most dominant player in the world based on current form

Totti - Through incredible class and sheer force of will, has single-handedly kept AS Roma as a credible threat for years now. Also should be invulnerable to any Alien mind tricks, since he hasn't got a brain.

Robben - Explosive left-sided player to balance out the flanks.

 

Drogba - Best in-form striker in the world at the moment. Could also use his diving skills. Also offers some aerial threat.

Eto'o - As far as strikers go, the complete package. Strength, speed, and clinical finishing. Can't go wrong with him.

Henry - Would you honestly NOT pick him?

 

<XI>

                Buffon

 

Gallas Puyol Ferdinand Van Bronckhosrt

 

Gerrard Deco Vieira C.Ronaldo

 

              Ronaldinho

 

                Drogba

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Buffon

Ramos Ferdinand Nesta Zambrotta

      Vieria Emerson

 

Ronaldo  Totti  Ronaldinho

 

            Drogba

 

Bench:

 

Ibrahimovic

Eto

Xavi

Messi

Puyol

Gerrard

Cech

 

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Any world XI has to have REM as  an attacking front 3.

 

                      Buffon

 

Gallas    Cannavaro  Puyol  Grosso

 

        Kaka    Gerrard  Xavi

 

Messi                                  Ronaldinho

 

                      Eto'o

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Ferdinand. :lol:

 

Honestly, people who don't recognize that Ferdinand are class are just bending over backwards to slate England players tbh.

 

Lies.  It's called having an opinion.  I for one am of the opinion that he is not as good as he used to be.  I'd take Terry, Woodgate, King, Gallas or Toure over him any day.

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Buffon

Ramos Ferdinand Nesta Zambrotta

       Vieria Emerson

 

Ronaldo  Totti  Ronaldinho

 

             Drogba

 

Bench:

 

Ibrahimovic

Eto

Xavi

Messi

Puyol

Gerrard

Cech

 

 

Eto'o is far better than Drogba. FACT

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                      Cech

Zambrotta  Terry  Cannavaro  Lahm

                      Pirlo 

Gerrard                            C. Ronaldo

                Ronaldinho

              Eto'o      Henry

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Worlds Worst X1

 

Robinson

 

Neville

King

Dawson

Maldini

 

Lennon

Huddlestone

Gattuso

Ronaldiho

 

Henry

Defoe

 

joker

 

Thats harsh on Huddlestone like.  He's not that s***.

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Worlds Worst X1

 

Robinson

 

Neville

King

Dawson

Maldini

 

Lennon

Huddlestone

Gattuso

Ronaldiho

 

Henry

Defoe

 

joker

 

Thats harsh on Huddlestone like.  He's not that s***.

 

6 spurs players. aye great team

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.......................................................cech...........................................................

 

gallas............................terry...............................cannavaro...............................carlos

 

ronaldo...........................kaka.............................ronaldinho...............................messi

 

..................................Eto....................................Henry........................................

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Worlds Worst X1

 

Robinson

 

Neville

King

Dawson

Maldini

 

Lennon

Huddlestone

Gattuso

Ronaldiho

 

Henry

Defoe

 

joker

 

Thats harsh on Huddlestone like.  He's not that s***.

 

6 spurs players. aye great team

 

That's the whole joke.

 

And I forgot Kaka, he would be in place of Pirlo.

 

                        Buffon

 

Neville  Cannavaro    Nesta    Maldini

 

                    Gattuso ©

 

            Kaka                  Riquelme

 

                  Ronaldinho/Henry

 

        Huntelaar                  Eto'

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Buffon

Zambrotta Woodgate Cannavaro A.Cole

Messi Fabregas Kaka

Ronaldinho Eto'o Henry

 

Don't want sound like an ass, but in a world XI you would have the main CM be a 19 year old?

 

Why not? I can't think of much his game lacks.

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Buffon

Ramos Ferdinand Nesta Zambrotta

       Vieria Emerson

 

Ronaldo  Totti  Ronaldinho

 

             Drogba

 

Bench:

 

Ibrahimovic

Eto

Xavi

Messi

Puyol

Gerrard

Cech

 

 

Eto'o is far better than Drogba. FACT

 

Well I wanted to go with a bit of strength, height and power in the team to try to bully the aliens a bit:)

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