Goalkeeper
Gianluigi Buffon
The Juventus and Azzurri stopper was selected as the goalkeeper.
Defenders
Ricardo Cafu
The A.C. Milan and Brazillian legendary player was selected as the right back.
Paolo Maldini
A very predictable pick. The most coveted Milan player was picked at the centre back slot.
Alessandro Nesta
Nesta was selected to partner Maldini. A magnificent defensive pair who played together for Milan and the Azzurris for a long period.
Roberto Carlos
The former Real Madrid and Brazillian defender occupies the left back spot.
Midfielders
Luis Figo
The magician from Real Madrid and Portugal plays on the right midfield.
Frank Rijkaard
Rijkaard, the Milan and Holland defensive beast is employed in the centre midfield role.
Zinedine Zidane
The ex Juventus and Real Madrid star, appears on the centre midfield.
Ryan Giggs
A surprise, but nevertheless a deserving inclusion. The Manchester United veteran plays on the left flank.
Forwards
Diego Maradona
The phenomenon from Argentina, played for a while at Naples. He is used as a centre forward.
Marco Van Basten
The sensational Milan and Dutch striker plays as the partner to Maradona. Technically, Van Basten is the most gifted player in the history of football.
Substitutes
George Weah
The only African to win the World and European player of the year. Weah played for a memorable period with Milan.
Zvonimir Boban
Croatia never lost a match in which Boban scored. A well known figure at Milan, Boban is an honourable mention.
Fabio Cannavaro
Fabio Cannavaro is the only defender to have won the FIFA World Player of the Year. The former Juventus player led the Azzurri’s World Cup winning team.
Manager
Carlo Ancelotti
The manager who led A.C.Milan to two Champions League triumphs in this fascinating decade.
The ” Pichinin ” has made a perfect 11, indeed!
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