The ideal team without Golden Ball
The ideal team without Golden Ball
Barcelona star Lionel Messi picked up his fifth Golden Ball earlier this week, but many other deserving players could not get to the prestigious award. Juventusbulgaria.com presents the best players who have never managed to win the Golden Ball, arranged in a 4-4-2.
Gianluigi Buffon
Perhaps the best goalkeeper in the history of football. 8-times champion of Italy with Juventus, world champion with Italy, winner of the UEFA Cup with Parma are only a small part of all the trophies he has won. Winner of numerous individual awards and records, among them 10 times voted the goalkeeper of the year in Italy.
Cafu
Undoubtedly one of the greatest defenders of all time. Despite his brilliant games in Sao Paulo, Roma, AC Milan and the national team of Brazil, he never managed to win a valuable prize. After being at the heart of the champion AS Roma in 2001, he moved to Milan, where triumphed in the Champions League. On the international scene Cafu holds the record for most appearances for Brazil - 140 and helped two world titles in Brazil in 1994 and 2002. Winner of numerous club and individual honors.
Carles Puyol
One of the greatest players of Barcelona withdraw from the big stage in 2014, but only after having established itself as one of the leading defenders in European football for many years. After winning the title six times in Spain, two Club World Cups and three Champions League titles, the Spaniard was undoubtedly an integral part of the Catalan giants. He spent his entire career in Barcelona, starting from childhood formations to captain the men's team. In addition, he won the World Cup in 2010 and European Championship in 2008
Lilian Thuram
The Frenchman had a huge impact on the good performance of Parma in the late 90s. Establishing itself as one of the most solid defenders attract the interest of giants Juventus, where after his transfer to his reputation continued to grow. Four titles in Serie A in conjunction with the World Cup in 1998 European Championship in 2000 and triumph in the tournament for the Confederations Cup, Thuram made notable absentee from the list of previous winners.
Paolo Maldini
After spending his entire career at Milan, which covers 25 years, the emblematic figure won 26 trophies, including seven titles in Italy and five-time winner of the tournament Cup and Champions League later. Although not made much progress at international level in Italy, Maldini is considered one of the best defenders in the world. Winner of numerous individual records and awards. In honor of No. 3 out of use in the composition of Milan.
Frank Rijkaard
The arrival of Rijkaard, along with Marco van Basten and Ruud Gullit was a key moment in the history of Milan, putting the club in a significant period of success. He managed to win 10 medals in Italy, like including twice European Cup. Before established in Italy, Frank shines and the team Ajax, where he became a five-time champion of the Netherlands and once won the European Cup. In 1988 he won the European Championship.
Andrea Pirlo
While the Italian veteran is still enjoying life in New York, his achievements at AC Milan and Juventus and Italy shall ensure that its participation in the composition of the missing winners is uncertain. The genius of midfield contribute to a large number of successes of Milan and Juve. Six-time champion Italy, two-time winner of the Champions League are only a small part of his success. World champion with Italy in 2006 and elected man of the match in the final. Pirlo has won numerous individual awards and was awarded by the Republic of Italy.
Xavi
The Spaniard has become one of the pillars of Barcelona and Spain for many years. Xavi won 6 times La Liga and the Champions League four times, enjoying the wonderful times with the team of Barcelona. At that time, he managed to shine at the national level winning the World Cup in 2010 and European Championship twice in 2008 and 2012. Winner of many individual and club honors.
Andres Iniesta
Although it is a key part of the success of Barcelona in the last decade was eventually overtaken by their talented teammates. Iniesta finished second in voting in 2010 and third in 2012, both times first place was for his teammate Lionel Messi.
Raul
The Spaniard was captain of Real Madrid for eight years when he led the attack on the club with great success. Six times champion of Spain, four-time winner of the Spanish Super Cup and three triumph in the Champions League, his name will remain in golden letters in the history of the Royal Club. Also holds the record for most appearances for "white ballet" - 741.
Alessandro Del Piero
Del Piero spent the whole 19 years at Juventus. During that time established itself as a great gentleman on the pitch, which always left my heart in the land. It is the biggest legend of Juventus and undisputed favorite of all typhoid. Sent with applause from the fans of two of the greatest clubs in the world - Manchester United and Real Madrid. Loved and respected by all. The player with the most matches (705) and most goals (289) for Juventus. Del Piero is eight times champion of Italy and winner of Shamponskata League. In 2006 he became World Champion with Italy. Winner of many club and individual prizes awarded medals of the Republic of Italy.
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