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In 2017, Monaco won the French football's top flight by eight points. They also reached the finals of Coupe de la Ligue and Semifinals of the Champions League in that season. The squad looked to be one for the future, with young footballers aplenty making their mark. However, with the transfer market being what it is, it is safe to say that their squad has been largely decimated.
Most of their young players are now in a different squad making their name there, after being sold from their original squad for huge amounts of money. They travelled to each corner of the globe, including the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A. However, despite this, the team have managed to retain a few of their best talent.
Here is the list of their strongest or most popular XI from that season and where they are now.
#11. Danijel Subašić
Current Status: Monaco
The World Cup Finalist has proven to be best for AS Monaco in the recent years. He joined the club in 2012 and has been the first choice goalkeeper ever since. He was linked with Arsenal and Liverpool in the transfer windows. In the end, the 33 years old is set to remain at Monaco for the foreseeable future.
#10. Kamil Glik
Current Status: Monaco
The Polish centre-back who is tough in the tackle and a real force in the air proved irreplaceable for Monaco. Glick rocks up on the French Riviera after 6 years in Italy where he turned out for Palermo, Bari and Torino. The 30 years is still at Monaco with the contract running until 2021.
#9. Jemerson
Current Status: Monaco
Glick's most regular centre-back partnership was and indeed still is Jemerson de Jesus Nascimento. The Brazilian International also joined Monaco in 2016 and he compliments Glick nicely as a pacier and technically gifted defender.
#8. Benjamin Mendy
Current Status: Manchester City
Mendy is only 24 years old but he has already turned out for La Habra, Marseille, Monaco and Manchester City. The flying fullback won 3 trophies including the World Cup and Premier League despite only playing six games last season. The Frenchman has made an amazing start for Man City and he looks to be the perfect fullback in a perfect Pep Guardiola side.
#7. Tiémoué Bakayoko
Current Status: AC Milan
During his time at Monaco, Bakayoko brought real energy and athleticism to the club's midfield. He was a great central midfielder. Bakayoko entered the Premier League with a €40 million move to Stamford Bridge in 2017 but looked clumsy and low on confidence. He is still only 24 with bags of potential. Recently, he joined AC Milan on loan with a view of a permanent transfer.
Was a great side.
#6. Joao Moutinho
Current Status: Wolverhampton
Moutinho has been one of Portugal's key man for a decade now. He often played as an attacking midfielder during his time at Sporting but was a more of a deep-lying playmaker over his five seasons in France. It's this position that he will play at Wolves providing assists to the likes of Ruben Neves and Adama Traore.
#5. Fabinho
Current Status: Liverpool
The Brazillian International spent five seasons at Monaco. A tireless runner and decent passer of the ball, Fabinho joined Liverpool in the summer in a move worth £39 million. He is yet to play his first match for Liverpool in the Premier League.
#4. Bernardo Silva
Current Status: Manchester City
Bernardo Silva is another amazing Portuguese midfield player who spent three seasons on French Riviera. A terrific attacking midfielder with a great vision, it's no wonder Pep Guardiola was keen to bring him to the Etihad. Silva didn't play much last season. But an injury to Kevin De Bruyne has made him a regular fixture at the start of the season and he certainly hasn't disappointed.
#3.Thomas Lemar
Current Status: Atletico Madrid
The French International was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal and Liverpool but has finally ended up joining Atletico Madrid in LaLiga. A quick and tricky winger is all that Atletico wanted. Lamar scored 14 goals for Monaco during his title-winning season. That's the reason Atletico paid £60 million for him.
#2. Kylian Mbappe
Current Status: PSG
The biggest star for this talented Monaco squad was the teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe. He is one of the fastest things moving on a football pitch. Still a 19-year-old, he is an excellent dribbler of the ball who makes insanely intelligent runs and possesses fairly sharp finishing abilities. Mbappe scored 26 goals in 44 games in that season. He has also won the Best Young Player award for the 2018 World Cup, where he also scored in the Final against Croatia.
#1. Radamel Falcao
Current Status: Monaco
The only attacker in the starting XI squad still at Monaco, Falcao has been at Monaco since 2013. In this time he suffered a long-term ACL injury and disappointing loan moves to both Man United & Chelsea. He has scored 50 goals in his only 75 League 1 appearances including 21 in the club's Title winning campaign.
What do you think of the fate of Monaco's strongest XI from 2016/17? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!
