Without live matches, many in the football world have filled the gap by looking back and reviewing the sport’s history. Specifically, the concept of “best-ever XIs” has taken on new significance. It’s everywhere, and we’re no exception. With that in mind, here’s a look at the greatest all-time lineups for each of Europe’s top five leagues. Let the debate begin.
Premier League
We begin with the Premier League, where the decorated duo of Vincent Kompany and John Terry form the bedrock of the side. The midfield trio is the perfect blend of bite, creativity, and goal-scoring ability. The attacking triumvirate consists of the league’s greatest-ever scorer – Alan Shearer’s 260 goals may never be topped – its most prolific assist man, and the best import English football has ever seen. Ryan Giggs and Thierry Henry are both slightly out of position here, but they can play on the left and right wings, respectively. It was a necessary move to make sure they were in the team.
Some exceedingly tough decisions had to be made in central midfield, with David Silva and Steven Gerrard both left out despite enjoying sustained Premier League excellence. As noted, we already made some positional concessions to put this …read more