TEAM PROLIFIK
Much the same setup as before, with Albert as false nine, Eusébio enjoying something of a free role although nominally on the right, and Rensenbrink in his customary wide forward position. In midfield, peak Matthäus replaces Thijssen in the box-to-box role, providing even more drive and energy alongside Silva in the middle of the park. and Prosinečki still our dynamic midfield orchestrator. Behind them, the aggressive Passarella and the more conservative Aldair remain a perfectly complementary centre-back pairing, with Chilavert an imposing figure between the sticks. Carlos Alberto is a considerable upgrade on Srna as the more adventurous full-back, while Cole is more balanced although still very capable on the overlap.
The addition of Matthäus is crucial here as he provides some defensive support for Silva in dealing not only with Platini, but also Kempes who liked to drop deep and pick up the ball. I’d also argue we have a bit more in the wide attacking areas with both Eusébio and Rensenbrink able to peel out to the flanks and take on a full-back.
José Luis Chilavert (Vélez Sarsfield, 1991-2001//2003-04)
- 347 games (48 goals)
- Primera División: 1993 Clausura, 1995 Apertura, 1996 Clausura, 1998 Clausura
- Copa Libertadores: 1994
- Intercontinental Cup: 1994
- Copa Interamericana: 1994 (played in 1996)
- Supercopa Sudamericana: 1996
- Recopa Sudamericana: 1997
- Equipo Ideal de América: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
- IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper: 1995, 1997, 1998
- Footballer of the Year of Argentina: 1996
- South American Footballer of the Year: 1996
- 443 games (40 goals)
- Recopa Sul-Americana: 1968
- Campeoanato Brasileiro: 1968
- Torneio Rio–São Paulo: 1966
- Paulista Championship: 1965, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1973
- 436 games (20 goals)
- Serie A: 2000–01
- Coppa Italia: 1990–91
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2001
- AS Roma Hall of Fame
- 331 games (103 goals)
- Primera División: 1975 Metropolitano, 1975 Nacional, 1977 Metropolitano, 1979 Metropolitano, 1979 Nacional, 1980 Metropolitano, 1981 Nacional
- Copa Libertadores Runner-up: 1976
- Argentine Footballer of the Year: 1976
- 338 games (7 goals)
- Premier League: 2009–10
- FA Cup: 2006–07, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2011–12
- Football League Cup: 2006–07; runner-up: 2007–08
- FA Community Shield: 2009
- UEFA Champions League: 2011–12; runner-up: 2007–08
- UEFA Europa League: 2012–13
- PFA Team of the Year: 2010-11 Premier League
- Chelsea Players' Player of the Year: 2008–09, 2010–11
- 153 games (53 goals)
- Serie A: 1988–89
- UEFA Cup: 1990–91
- Ballon d'Or: 1990
- IFFHS World's Best Player: 1990
- World Soccer Awards Player of the Year: 1990
- FIFA World Player of the Year: 1991
- Onze d'Or: 1990
- Onze de bronze: 1991
- Onze de Onze: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
- Footballer of the Year (Germany): 1990
- Pirata d'Oro (Inter Milan Player of the Year): 1991
- 442 games (1 goal)
- La Liga: 1999–2000
- Copa del Rey: 1994–95, 2001–02
- Supercopa de España: 1995, 2000, 2002
- La Liga Team of The Year: 1993
- 157 games (37 goals)
- Yugoslav First League: 1987–88, 1989–90, 1990–91
- Yugoslav Cup: 1989–90
- European Cup: 1990–91
- Yugoslav Footballer of the Year: 1990
- ADN Eastern European Footballer of the Season: 1990
- Bravo Award: 1991
- 1991 FIFA World Player of the Year: 4th place
- 1991 Ballon d'Or: 5th place
- 440 games (473 goals)
- Primeira Liga: 1960–61, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1964–65, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1974–75
- Taça de Portugal: 1961–62, 1963–64, 1968–69, 1969–70, 1971–72
- Taça de Honra de Lisboa: 1962–63, 1964–65, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74, 1974–75
- Taça Ribeiro dos Reis: 1963–64, 1965–66, 1970–71
- European Cup: 1961–62
- Intercontinental Cup runner-up: 1961, 1962
- Ballon d'Or Winner: 1965, Runner-up: 1966
- European Golden Shoe: 1968 (first winner), 1973
- Bola de Prata: 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1970, 1973
- European Cup top scorer: 1966, 1968
- Taça de Portugal top scorer: 1962, 1964, 1965, 1969, 1972
- Portuguese Footballer of the Year: 1970, 1973
- 409 games (294 goals)
- Inter-Cities Fairs Cup: 1964–65
- Hungarian League: 1963, 1964, 1967 and 1968
- Hungarian Cup: 1972
- Ballon d'Or: 1967
- ADN Eastern European Footballer of the Season: 1967
- Top Scorer: European Cup 1966
- Top Scorer: Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 1967
- Top Scorer: Hungarian Championship 1960, 1961, 1965
- Hungarian Footballer of the Year 1966, 1967
- 352 games (202 goals)
- Belgian First Division: 1971–72, 1973–74
- Belgian Cup: 1971–72, 1972–73, 1974–75, 1975–76
- Belgian League Cup: 1973, 1974
- European Cup Winners' Cup: 1975–76, 1977–78; runner-up: 1976–77
- European Super Cup: 1976, 1978
- Amsterdam Tournament: 1976
- Tournoi de Paris: 1977
- Jules Pappaert Cup: 1977
- Belgian Sports Merit Award: 1978
- Belgian First Division top scorer: 1972–73
- European Cup Winners' Cup top scorer: 1975–76
- Belgian Golden Shoe: 1976
- Onze d'Or: 1976
- Ballon d'Or: runner-up 1976, third place 1978
- Onze de Onze: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
- Sport Ideal European XI: 1976, 1977, 1978
- Onze de Bronze: 1978, 1979
- Best Foreign Player in the Belgian First Division of All Time: 2007
- Best RSC Anderlecht Player of All Time: 2008
- The Best Golden Shoe Team: 2011
- UEFA Cup Winners' Cup All-time top scorer: (25 goals)
TEAM HIMANNV
Tactics:
- Mid block
- Deeper press
- Counters and quick transitions
- Can play buildup if the counter is not on.
Going to focus more on the players and their club stints as that seems more relevant to this kind of draft.
Kempes (Valencia)
Kempes played for Valencia on two different occasions. He featured for them from 1976–1981, which is right at his peak. He scored 125 goals in 187 appearances during this time and won the following individual accolades during this time:
- FIFA World Cup Golden Boot: 1978
- FIFA World Cup Golden Ball: 1978
- FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 1978
- Ballon d'Or: 1978
- Onze d'Or: 1978
- Olimpia de Plata: 1978
- South American Footballer of the Year: 1978
- UEFA Cup Winners' Cup top scorers: 1979–80
His second stint (1982-1984) wasn't too shabby either and he scored 21 goals from 42 games in the league.
Krankl (Rapid Wien)
Another player who had 2 stints at the chosen club. Krankl played for Rapid Wien from 1970–1978 and scored 185 goals in 252 games for them. He made his move to Barcelona in the middle of the year that he won the Ballon d'Or silver ball, the Onze d'Argent, the Pichichi Trophy, and the European Golden Shoe right at his peak. His second stint was from 1981 to 1986, where he was again in excellent goalscoring form, scoring 151 goals in 197 appearances. During the time playing for this club, he was easily a legend for them and for the league as a whole as well. He was:
- Austrian Player of the Year: 1973, 1974, 1977, 1982, 1988
- Austrian Bundesliga Top Goalscorer: 1973–74, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1982–83
Platini (Juventus)
Top tier player at his absolute peak with 3 Ballon d'Or wins on the trot, no need for any more to be said.
Keane (Nottingham Forest)
Keane played for Forest from 1990–1993 and became a full international during this time. By 1992, he was hot property and plenty of clubs were after him. It took a British record transfer fee for United to finally sign him.
Excellent b2b midfielder and heavily involved in the game even at the time. You'd be forgiven for thinking he was playing for United here:
He's another game of him from that time with more action through the middle and the left.
Cerezo (Atlético Mineiro)
Cerezo played for Atlético Mineiro from 1972–1983, a long stint. He became a full international during his time at the club and won the following awards while there:
- Bola de Ouro: 1977, 1980
- Bola de Prata: 1976, 1977, 1980
- FIFA XI (Reserve): 1979[18]
- World XI Soccer: 1983
Tigana (Bordeux)
Tigana is at his absolute peak at Bordeux. He's obviously used to this kind of setup with Platini in there. During his time at Bordeux, he won the following accolades.
- French Player of the Year: 1984
- Onze d'Argent: 1984
- Ballon d'Or runner-up: 1984
- UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 1984
- UEFA European Championship top assist provider: 1984
- World XI: 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
- Onze Mondial: 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
- FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 1986
- Onze de Bronze: 1987
Bossis (Nantes)
Bossis was at his absolute peak at Nantes. 379 appearances for them and a perfect fit in this system.
- French Player of the Year: 1979, 1981
- Onze Mondial: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985
- World XI:1984,
Moore (West Ham)
Ballon d'Or runner up while playing for the Hammers and their greatest ever player by a distance. Needs no introduction.
Nesta (Lazio)
193 appearances for him at Lazio and he was a top defender by the time he made his move to Milan.
- Serie A Young Footballer of the Year: 1998
- Serie A Defender of the Year: 2000, 2001, 2002
- UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament: 2000
- UEFA Team of the Year: 2002
- ESM Team of the Year: 2000–01
- Onze de Onze: 2001, 2002
Alves (Sevilla)
Dani Alves played for Sevilla from 2003–2008. During his time with the club, he won:
- UEFA Cup Most Valuable Player: 2005–06
- UEFA Team of the Year: 2007
- ESM Team of the Year: 2006–07
Scored a goal and an assist to win the game 2-1, dealt with both Ronaldinho and Messi, got Giuly sent off, and was an absolute menace in both halves of the football pitch. No wonder they went on to sign him.
Higuita (Atlético Nacional)
Played for the side from 1986–1991 and later from 1993–1997, the majority of career and his peak years. During this time he was in the South American Team of the Year: 1989, 1990 and won numerous club accolades.
