Football Fantasy XI: A Dream Team with a twist: Team 5

RCM: Andrea Pirlo (Juventus, Italian Serie A)

Nationality: Italian

Age: 34

Rule satisfied: World Cup winning player and over-32 player

Age is no bar for this charismatic playmaker. With his impeccable spot kicks, defense cutting passes, stylish gameplay and long range shots, he held the key to Juventus’ triumph in the past two seasons and also in Italy’s run to the Euro 2012 final.

LCM: Joao Moutinho (AS Monaco, Ligue 1)

Nationality: Portugal

Age: 26

His style of play is similar to Pirlo’s, the only difference being he likes going forward unlike Pirlo who plays deep. What better pivot combo than this!

CAM: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal, EPL)

Nationality: English

Age: 19

Rule satisfied: Under-20 player

Another one of Wenger’s masterpiece! He can link up the play between the midfield and forwards brilliantly. It would be safe to say England’s future is in safe hands!

RW: Lionel Messi (Barcelona, La liga)

Nationality: Argentinian

Age: 25

No words to describe this little magician. Who else can better partner Bale on the wings? Both can easily exchange flanks to trouble the opposing defenders.

ST: Robin Van Persie (Manchester United, EPL)

Nationality: Dutch

Age: 29

He has been in sublime form and the reason for United’s triumph last season. Like the pundits say, he scores when he wants to and however he wants. A great finisher with his feet and head too!

LW: Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur, EPL)

Nationality: Welsh

Age: 23

He has been a revelation in EPL in the recent years. Someone who can single handedly dominate games with his playmaking and goal scoring ability, he is the cream of this team along with Messi!

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