BEST Xl CLASSIC CONTEST

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Hi all steemian friends.

This is my first post in this community, if there is the slightest error I ask all of my friends for advice on my progress on this amazing platform.

And this is my first contest in the theme of 'BEST XI CLASSIC' all the players I choose here are the football players I have seen in my life, the first time I watched a football match was in 2002 when the world cup was held in Korea and Japan.

This contest is very interesting, I am very confused to choose who I am that I want to write here, all great players, this is very interesting to follow.

This is my 'BEST XI CLASSIC' choice while enjoying football matches.

In the position of goalkeeper I was very impressed with the performances of goalkeepers at that time like Van Der Sar, Buffon, Dida, Casillas, Toldo, Dudek.
But in the first place I chose Oliver Kahn, I think he was very suitable to lead his friends and attackers at that time must have been afraid to see the ability of 'Oliver Kahn'.

Oliver Kahn
Born in Germany on June 15, 1969, this man spent most of his time at Bayern Munich. In addition, he also helped lead his country in 2001-2004 as captain of Germany.

Achievement:

• Title champion of the Bundesliga 2002–03, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2007–08

In defensive position again I was confused by this contest, I really enjoyed it. I had to choose 4 players between Maldini, Lahm, Maicon, Samuel, Vidic, Ferdinand, Carragher, Terry, Thurram, Cafu. The players I like the most after seeing are.

Fabio Cannavaro
This man was born in Napoli on September 13, 1973, I really liked his performance in 2006 while defending Juventus. During his time at Juventus from 2004–2006 he created 6 goals in 74 appearances.

Achievement

• FIFA World Player of the Year: 2006
• Ballon d'Or: 2006
• FIFA World Cup Silver Ball Award: 2006
• 2006 FIFA World Cup: The best team
• Serie A Player of the Year: 2006
• Italian Player of the Year: 2006
• Serie A Best Defender: 2006

Carles Puyol
This man was born in Spain on April 13, 1978, he defended the Barcelona team from 1999–2014, scoring 12 goals in 392 appearances for Barcelona.

Achievement:

• La-Liga: 2004–05, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10
• Champions League: 2005–06, 2008–09, 2010–11
• Club World Cup: 2009
• Euro: 2008
• World Cup: 2010

Javier Zanetti
This man was born in Argentina on August 10, 1973, he defended the Inter Milan team from 1995–2014, scoring 12 goals in 615 appearances for Inter Milan.

Achievement:

• Italian League: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
• Champions League: 2010
• Club World Cup: 2010

Roberto Carlos
This man was born in Brazil on April 10, 1973, he played for the Real Madrid team from 1996–2007, scoring 47 goals in 370 appearances for Real Madrid.

Achievement:

• La Liga: 2002–03, 2006–07
• UEFA Champions League: 2001–02
• FIFA World Cup: 2002
• UEFA defender of the Year: 2002, 2003
• UEFA Team of the Year: 2002, 2003
• Golden Foot: 2008

In the midfield position I am also confused about who between Deco, Figo, Lampard, Beckham, Juninho. But I chose Steven Gerrard, Nedved and Zidane in this position.

Steven Gerrard
This man was born in the UK on May 30, 1980, he is a football player who first touched my heart, namely in 2005 after seeing the final championship match between Liverpool vs AC Milan.

Previously I only watched football matches for entertainment and I loved seeing players like Kaka, Batistuta, Rivaldo and others. But after getting to know Steven Gerrard more deeply I know better what football is?
It's been very touching and I fell in love with Liverpool until now.

While defending Liverpool from 1998–2015, this captain scored 120 goals in 504 appearances for 'The Reds'.

Achievement:

• UEFA Champions League: 2004–05

Pavel Nedved
This man was born in the Czech Republic on August 30, 1972, he played for the Juventus team from 2001–2009, scoring 51 goals in 247 appearances for Juventus.

Achievement:

• Serie A: 2001–02, 2002–03
• Golden Ball (Czech Republic): 2003, 2004, 2009.
• Czech Player of the Year: 2003, 2004
• Serie A Player of the Year: 2003
• Serie A Best Foreign Player: 2003
• Ballon d'Or: 2003
• Golden Foot: 2004

Zinedine Zidane
This man was born in France on 23 June 1972, he played for the Real Madrid team from 2001–2006, scoring 37 goals in 155 appearances for Real Madrid.

Achievement:

• La Liga: 2002–03
• UEFA Team of the Year – 2002, 2003
• UEFA Champions League Final Man of the Match – 2002

Likewise in the attacking position, there were many great players at that time including Totti, Raul, Owen, Torres, Rivaldo, Rooney. But I chose Ronaldinho, Ronaldo and Shevchenko.

Ronaldinho
This man was born in Brazil on March 21, 1980, he defended the Barcelona team from 2003–2008, scoring 70 goals in 145 appearances for Barcelona.

And also defended the AC Milan team from 2008–2010, scoring 20 goals in 76 appearances for AC Milan.

Achievement:

• Spanish La Liga: 2005, 2006
• UEFA Champions League: 2006
• Serie A: 2010–11
• FIFA World Cup: 2002
• Balón d'Or Award: 2003–04, 2005–06
• FIFA World Player of the Year: 2004, 2005
• UEFA Club Best Forward: 2004–05
• European Player of the Year: 2005
• UEFA Club Player of the Year: 2005–06
• UEFA Team of the Year: 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06
• Golden Foot: 2009

Ronaldo Nazario
This man was born in Brazil on September 18, 1976, he played for the Real Madrid team from 2002–2007, scoring 83 goals in 127 appearances for Real Madrid.

Achievement:

• La Liga: 2002–03
• FIFA World Cup: 2002

Andriy Shevchenko
This man was born in Ukraine on September 29, 1976, he played for the AC Milan team from 1999–2006, scoring 127 goals in 208 appearances for Real Madrid.

Achievement:

• Serie A: 2003–04
• Coppa Italia: 2003
• Italian Super Cup: 2004
• UEFA Champions League: 2003
• UEFA Super Cup: 2003
• Best Ukrainian Football Player: 2004, 2005
• UEFA Champions League Top Score: 2005–06
• UEFA Team of the Year: 2004, 2005
• UEFA Super Cup Best Player: 2003
• Serie A Best Foreign Player: 2000
  Serie A Goal of the Year: 2004 (Roma vs. Milan).
• Serie A Top Score: 2003-04
• Ballon d'Or: 2004
• Golden Foot Award: 2005
• Ukraine National Team's All-Time Top Score

I rated this player from 2002 because I have known football since then, thanks for everything, have a nice day.