Most Valuable XI of 2017 

Arsenal v Manchester United - Premier League
David De Gea continues to impress between the sticks at Manchester United

Defender: Gerard Pique (Barcelona)

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Barcelona v Real Murcia - Copa Del Rey
Gerard Pique - Barcelona's permanent fixture at the back

Of course, Ramos' partner-in-crime for the national team joins him on this team as well. The two have never seen eye-to-eye when they play in El Clasicos and even their political leanings do vary - but that never comes in the way when they put on the fiery red colours of Spain.

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Pique, too, has won everything there is to win in football for both club and country. Barcelona's decade of dominance came to an end after Real Madrid's recent rise but Pique remains ever-committed to helping Barca's cause.

He may have admitted that they are way behind Real after a spanking in the Spanish Super Cup but performances this season prove Barca are on the right track, in part thanks to Pique's leadership at the back.

The Catalan club only conceded one goal in the Champions League and seven in La Liga so far - both season bests. Pique has been at the heart of it all and aged 30, he too is valued at €40m.

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Edited by Rohith Nair
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