Bayern Munich's team of the decade
Since 2012, no one other than Bayern Munich have won the Bundesliga title. That dominance and success has been propped up by immense talent that has flowed into the club ranks.
There has been a conscious effort by the club to ensure that a strong spine of players always props up this team and the last few years have seen a transition of sorts but largely they've managed to maintain a high calibre of players.
Perhaps the most prized crown of all was the treble that came early this decade for Bayern under Jupp Heynckes and they've been trying to replicate the same since. Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, and Niko Kovac have all failed in the quest to bring European glory back to Bavaria but the club continues to plan it's future.
That process means that the next decade may be drastically different from this one for Bayern Munich. Although, the high standards that we expect from the club will most likely be maintained.
Defence
Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer
The man who redefined how modern goalkeepers play has been the lynchpin of this Bayern Munich team since he joined the club in 2011. 355 appearances over the last 8 years don't describe the impact Manuel Neuer had not only on the club but the footballing world.
His bravery in playing out of the back created a platform for others to follow the lead. The sweeper keeper has no competition in this place.
Left-Back: David Alaba
It's going to be strange when David Alaba retires. He's had a hold on the left-back position most of the decade. Even when he was displaced by Pep Guardiola, it was to move him into midfield rather than take him out of this team.
Now with the emergence of Alphonso Davies, he's sharing time with a youngster but he's still as effective as he was 10 years ago. Over the years he's been linked with many clubs but Bayern Munich have done well to keep him and he's repaid that faith.
Centre-Back: Jerome Boateng
The name conjures up images of him almost comically going to ground as Lionel Messi glided past him to score. Despite that lasting image, Boateng has built a career on being dependable at the back.
He is adept at passing the ball into midfield even under pressure and gets the odd goal from set-pieces but his decision-making and turn of pace are his real strength.
The fact that he's continued to play for Bayern while others have come and gone is no mean feat, but it's down to his ability that he's got the accolades.
Centre-Back: Javi Martinez
Many might raise an eyebrow at this, but he's been a faithful servant of the club since he arrived in 2012. He played a big role in that treble-winning season and has continued to play important roles under different managers.
His versatility has been his strength as he provided solutions in different areas to all managers who've come through at Bayern Munich.
While the likes of Dante, Holger Badstuber, and Nicklas Sule have come and gone, Martinez has provided solidity at the back.
Right-Back: Philipp Lahm
An absolute legend of the club who's since retired, but not before he registered a staggering 517 appearances for the club.
Philipp Lahm led the club when they lost the 2012 Champions League Final and he led them once again the next season when they made the treble.
Any fears that Pep Guardiola may sideline him were put to rest when the Spanish coach hailed his intelligence on the pitch.
He continued to be a stalwart for Bayern Munich right up to the day he retired.