All-Star XI battle: La Liga vs Bundesliga vs EPL vs Serie A vs Ligue 1 - Who wins?
Who would win an All-Star battle between Europe’s Top 5 leagues?Have you ever wondered how great it would be if we pitted the best team from a particular season, from each of Europe’s top leagues, against each other? It would be an all-star tournament showcasing the best players in the game and it would be an amazing treat for the fans. So how would these teams line up if the 2014/15 season? Who would manage the teams from each league? Who would come out on top? Will we get to see a team featuring Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo? We present to you a hypothetical situation where the best team from the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1, face each other.
#1 Premier League XI
David De Gea: De Gea was easily the best goalkeeper in the Premier League last season as he single handedly won numerous games for his club. The Spaniard’s shot stopping abilities is second to none and he makes the cut ahead of Thibaut Courtois.
Branislav Ivanovic: Ivanovic has been one of the most, if not the most, consistent defender in the Premier League for many years now. The Serb successfully converted to a full back from a centre back and has been a rock at the back as well as a huge threat going forward, scoring some crucial goals as well.
Jose Fonte: If he was playing for a Top 4 side, Jose Fonte would have got the credit he deserves. He has been an integral part of the Southampton side which has taken the Premier League by storm and his brilliant endeavours at club level recently won him his first international cap.
John Terry: Age is just a number for John Terry as he continues to be a vital member of Jose Mourinho’s title-winning squad just like he was a decade ago. The former England captain is still among the best defenders in the world and he showed his national team what they missed at the back.
Ryan Bertrand: Ryan Bertrand did an incredible U-turn with his career when he moved to Southampton on loan. The Englishman was deemed surplus to requirements at Chelsea and he proved his doubters wrong by enjoying his best season on an individual level.
Alexis Sanchez: The Chilean was easily the best signing in the Premier League last season as he played a pivotal role in guiding Arsenal to a third place finish, along with the FA Cup and Community Shield titles. Sanchez finished the season with 16 goals and 8 assists in the league.
Nemanja Matic: Matic is among the first names on Chelsea’s team sheet and that alone speaks volumes about the Serb’s abilities. He is a force to reckon with in Chelsea’s midfield and was named in the PFA Team of the Year for his brilliant season.
Cesc Fabregas: Although Fabregas returned to England in the blue of Chelsea, the Spaniard picked up from where he left off in the Premier League and racked up 18 assists to his name by the end of the season despite having played deeper in midfield.
Eden Hazard: Eden Hazard is maturing into an untameable beast with each passing season and the Belgian was named as the PFA Player of the Year. Almost all of Chelsea’s attacks seemed to be passing through this man and he finished the season with 14 goals and 9 assists.
Harry Kane: Harry Kane was the revelation of the 2014/15 Premier League season. The Englishman was solely responsible for many points racked up by Spurs last season and he finished his breakthrough season with 21 goals and 4 assists to his name.
Sergio Aguero: Aguero finished the season with a league highest 26 goals which is five more than Harry Kane in second place with 21. The Argentine also registered eight assists to his name, but he was surprisingly not included in the PFA Team of the Year.
Subs: Thibaut Courtois, Laurent Koscielny, Cesar Azpilicueta, Morgan Schneiderlin, Philippe Coutinho, David Silva, Diego Costa
Manager: Jose Mourinho (Chelsea)
