'France Football' XI of the decade

There is a strong presence of Real Madrid and Barcelona players in the ideal XI 2010-19 (although for others the decade ends in 2020). There are also big absences in this 'FranceFootball' XI.

There is no Gerard Piqué in the squad, or Dani Alves who has won the most trophies in football.

These are the players that make up the 'France Football' XI:

 

December 29, 2019

GK: Iker Casillas

World and European champion with Spain, Real Madrid legend... One of the best ever. To his credit, several miracles.

RB: Philipp Lahm

Another footballing legend, in this case with Germany and Bayern. Another player that has won everything.

CB: Virgil Van Dijk

Although he has barely been a year at the highest level with Liverpool, he has had an important impact and has fought for the Ballon d'Or. He won the Champions League and Club World Cup in 2019.

CB: Sergio Ramos

Little can be said about Ramos that is not already known: four Champions Leagues, a World Cup and a European Championship this decade, decisive goals, legend and captain of Real Madrid and Spain...

LB: Marcelo

Like Ramos, another vital player in Real Madrid's winning cycle in Europe. When he's been at the top level he's been unstoppable, especially at club level.

CM: Luka Modric

Modric has gone down in history because of his 'Ballon d'Or' and 'The Best' win in 2018, a year in which he was runner up in the World Cup with Croatia. Compass of the tyrant Madrid of the four Champions Leagues in five years.

CM: Xavi

Considered by many as the best player in the history of Spain, he is the architect of the best Barça and the best Spanish National Team. He has also won everything, now retired.

CM: Iniesta

Fought with Xavi to be the best Spanish player ever. In the film of his life, the goal against Holland in 2010 and other so many stellar appearances. Another Barca legend that has won everything even though he lacked individual awards.

Forward: Messi

What to say about Leo Messi, one of the best players ever or maybe even the best. Barca's best-ever player and fireproof. Almost all records are his.

Forward: Cristiano Ronaldo

Like Leo Messi, the beast that has dominated the footballing planet in the last few years and the spearhead of the multi-European champion Madrid between 2014-2018.

Forward: Neymar

The most expensive player ever (222) is trying to find himself at PSG to give the level offered at Barcelona, Santos, and Brazil. He was an essential part of Barça's 'trident' and leader of the epic 6-1 comeback win over PSG, one of the greatest feats in the history of the game.