Tall players XI: The best from across Europe
Many claim that the best players are the short ones. And they can’t be labelled as wrong. From Pele to Diego Maradona and now Lionel Messi – the biggest of talents sometimes come in the smallest of packs. Their short stature means that their center-of-gravity is better and that makes them much more nimble and agile.However, there are also many players, who are tall and physically imposing, and have made their name in the world of football. Many defenders, especially, are the ones who fall in this category. However, it is not only limited to them as some of the best midfielders and forwards in the world are also tall.With all this in mind, here is our best Tall Players XI -Note – Minimum height requirement to be featured on the list is 6 feet and the formation is a 4-3-3
#1 Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois - 6\'6\"
He is a basically a giant. While almost all goalkeepers are tall, Courtois is the tallest among the best ones and it is for this reason that he makes the team.
Standing at 6’6”, his huge stature ensures a commanding presence within the box – something that brings relief to the backline as they know that it will be almost impossible for the opponents to beat him to the ball in the air, and that it will be tough for them to put the ball beyond someone that big.
His humongous presence and talent has made him the first name on Chelsea’s team. Petr Cech, a club legend in his own right, found it too hard to compete against this giant and has, hence, left to Arsenal for definite greener pastures.