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Cruyff at the centre piece playing his lethal False 9 role, supported by two excellent goal scoring wide forwards and a technically sound midfield on his wavelength.
PLAYER CLUB PROFILES (AGE RANGE AT CLUB IN BRACKETS)
Vincent Enyeama (19-22)
Enyeama’s goalkeeping prowess was a major factor in Enyimba's dominance in Nigerian football (winning 3 back to back league titles). He played a key role in helping the club win two CAF Champions League titles in 2003 and 2004, which cemented his reputation as one of the best goalkeepers in Africa at the time. His performances in those campaigns were crucial to Enyimba's success, as he made key saves in high-pressure situations, often keeping clean sheets against some of Africa's best clubs.
Enyeama’s success at Enyimba helped raise the profile of Nigerian football, and his contributions to the club were pivotal during a period of dominance in African club football.
IFFHS 2023 March: Greatest African Goalkeeper of all Time and regularly makes top 3 African goalkeepers of all time lists.
Carlos Alberto (19-22)
Carlos Alberto Torres's time at Fluminense was a successful one, and he is remembered as one of the club's greatest ever players. He was a key part of the team that won several titles, and he also helped them reach the final of the Copa Libertadores. Torres was a great player for Fluminense, and he is still remembered fondly by the club's fans.
Winner of the Campeonato Carioca: 1964, 1975, 1976 and Taça Guanabara: 1966.
See here for a season by season summary of his time at the club.
Rune Bratseth (26-34)
Rune Bratseth had an incredibly successful and impactful career at Werder Bremen, where he became one of the club's key figures during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The Norwegian defender joined Werder Bremen in 1987 and spent a significant part of his career there, establishing himself as one of the Bundesliga's top center-backs.
He was a vital part of Werder Bremen's defense and contributed to their rise as one of Germany's top teams during his tenure. He helped the club win two Bundesliga titles in 1988 & 1993 and the DFB-Pokal in 1991. Additionally, Bratseth was an important player in their run to the European Cup semifinals in 1993.
Club Honours:
- Bundesliga: 1987–88, 1992–93
- DFB-Pokal: 1990–91, 1993–94; runner-up: 1988–89, 1989–90
- European Cup Winners' Cup: 1991–92
- kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season: 1987–88, 1988–89, 1992–93
- Kniksen Award: Kniksen of the year in 1991, 1992, 1994, Kniksen's honour award in 1994
Andrea Barzagli (27-30)
Joined Wolfsburg from Palermo and immediately made an impact as a reliable and composed center-back. Barzagli’s defensive intelligence, positioning, and leadership skills were key to Wolfsburg’s solid defensive structure during his time there. Barzagli’s most notable achievement at Wolfsburg was being part of the team that won the 2008-09 Bundesliga title under coach Felix Magath. Barzagli played a crucial role in the defense, providing the stability and reliability that allowed the team to flourish.
Maxime Bossis (18-30 & 35-36)
Maxime Bossis was a legendary figure at FC Nantes, and one of the club's all-time greats. He spent the majority of his career there over two spells. Bossis played a key role in Nantes' golden era in the late 1970s and 1980s.
Club Honours include Ligue 1: 1976–77, 1979–80, 1982–83 and Coupe de France: 1978–79. Individual honours include French Player of the Year: 1979, 1981, Onze Mondial: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, World XI:1984, 1986.
Marcos Senna (27-38)
Marcos Senna was an absolutely crucial figure at Villarreal, and one of the club's most important players during his time there (2002–2013). He was often the metronome in Villarreal's midfield, providing both defensive cover and creative spark. Senna was also a crucial part of Villarreal’s domestic achievements. He helped the club consistently compete in European competitions, and his performances earned him a call-up to the Spanish national team. He played a significant role in Spain's 2008 UEFA European Championship victory.
Juan Sebastian Veron (19-21 and 31-39)
Juan Sebastián Verón had a remarkable and highly influential spell at Estudiantes de La Plata, both as a player and later as a club president. His time at Estudiantes can be seen as the pinnacle of his domestic career, as he returned to the club in 2006 after a long and successful European career. Verón's impact on Estudiantes was profound, and he played a major role in the club's resurgence during this period.
After stints at clubs like Boca Juniors, Lazio, and Manchester United, Verón returned to Estudiantes with a renewed sense of purpose. Under his leadership on the field, Estudiantes won the 2006 Copa Libertadores, a triumph that was particularly sweet for both the club and Verón himself, as it was his first time winning South America's premier club competition.
In 2009, he also helped Estudiantes win the Argentina Primera División, solidifying his status as one of the club's greatest-ever players. Indivdual honours during his time there include Footballer of the Year of Argentina: 2006, 2009, South American Team of the Year: 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, South American Footballer of the Year: 2008, 2009, Copa Libertadores Most Valuable Player: 2009.
Bruno Guimarães (20-23)
Bruno Guimarães was outstanding at Athletico Paranaense, and his time there played a crucial role in his development into one of Brazil's top midfielders. Guimarães joined the club in 2017 from Audax and quickly became an integral part of their midfield.
One of his most significant achievements with Athletico Paranaense was helping the team win the Copa Sudamericana in 2018, a major continental trophy for the club. His performances throughout the competition were crucial, as he helped solidify the midfield and provided a calming influence in key moments. Guimarães’ rise at the club didn’t go unnoticed, and his performances in both domestic and international competitions earned him call-ups to the Brazilian national team.
Due to his performances there it earned him a spot in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2019.
Samuel Eto'o (19-23)
Samuel Eto'o was outstanding at Real Mallorca, and his time there was a key period in his career that helped establish him as one of the best strikers in the world. He played for the club from 2000 to 2004, and during this time, he truly blossomed into a world-class forward.
Eto'o’s most notable achievements at Mallorca were winning the Copa Del Ray in 02-03 (scoring 2 in the final) and his goal-scoring record, where he managed to score 54 goals in 80 appearances in all competitions during his time with the club. His performances helped Mallorca secure qualification for the 2003-04 UEFA Cup, their first European competition appearance in over a decade, which was a major achievement for the club and as noted above winning the Copa Del Ray.
Eto'o enjoys cult status at Mallorca for his time at the club. https://www.rcdmallorca.es/en/news/rcd-mallorca-unveils-mural-dedicated-to-samuel-etoo
Mohamed Salah (25-32)
Not going too say too much about the scouse c.... cemented his position as a Liverpool legend and forced his way into the PL all time XI, an undeniable goal and assist record and the remarkable ability to produce consistently against the biggest teams in the league. His individual accolades are too long to list, whilst normally underrated generally in drafts imo this draft criteria is made for him and is one of the best players in the theme.
Johan Cruyff (17-26 and 34-36)
Another club GOAT that doesn't really need much explanation. 3x consecutive European Cups , 8 x consecutive league titles, 5 x KNVB cup and a very long list of individual honours. 353 appearances for Ajax scoring 285 goals and providing 202 assists.
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ENIGMA TACTICS -
Formation: 4-3-3
Style: Quick, direct looking to recoup possession and vertically move the ball.
Tactics:
Standard 4-3-3 with compact and quality defensive unit led by Neuer and Nesta in the heart of the defence. Mcgrain will be more balanced full back where as Guerreiro more attacking minded. Mauro Silva will support the side when off the ball and mind Salah and double Guerreiro when needed. The midfield itself is anchored by Mauro Silva in his native Deportivo role where he won the La Liga and Copa del Rey twice, spending 13 years at the club. Alongside him is pass master Xabi Alonso from the time where he nearly led Sociedad side to La Liga victory against all odds. Hassler will play as an AM probing the space between the opposition midfield and defence.
Our attack consists of Ballon D'or winner George Best, Ortiz on the other side at his peak where he scored 44 goals in 113 games and was the top Columbian player in the IFFHS's rank of South American Player of the Century. Leading the line is Careca at Guarani where he won the Brazilian championship and Bola de Prata in 1982.
Player Profiles:
Manuel Neuer (Schalke): twice goalkeeper of the year in Germany whilst at Schalke. 2011 he won Footballer of the Year as well. Won the Pokal and established himself as one of the best keepers in the world at the time.
Danny McGrain (Celtic): One of the finest full backs in Europe and at his absolute peak at Celtic.
Alessandro Nesta (Lazio): Spent 9 years in Rome, won Serie A, Cup Winners Cup, 2 Coppa Italia's. Young player of the year in 98, three times defender of the year, 2 onze de onze, ESM team of the year, etc.
Carlos Gamarra (Cerro Porteno) : Two stints playing around 100 games for the club, winning the national championship twice. He left for Independiente in 95, the year he won Bola de Prata and was in El Pais team of the year.
Raphaël Guerreiro (Lorient): He spent 3 seasons there and left for Dortmund (23 at the time). Won the Euros whilst at Lorient chosen as young player of the tournament. At Lorient he played more than 100 games scoring 10 goals.
Mauro Silva (Deportivo): at his absolute peak he was one of Depor greatest players a rock at the base of the midfield.
Xabi Alonso (Sociedad): 124 games, 10 goals he was the main reason why Sociedad nearly won La Liga in the early 00's. Won Spanish player of the year in 2003 due to that performance and was one of Europe brightest talents.
Thomas Hassler(Kahrlsrue): 44 goals in 157 games he was at his prime at the time, rejecting some top clubs to join in 94. Team of the year in Germany at the time.
Willingon Ortiz (Deportivo Cali): at his physical peak at the time 27-30 years old. 44 goals in 113 games.
George Best (Manchester United): Best at his well... best. Ballon D'or winner, one of United's greatest ever.
Careca (Guarani) : Won the league, scored more than 100 goals, 29 goals in 45 games in his final season at Guarani - the same rate as when in Independiente.
