ANDRES INIESTA has built his dream footballer – and it’s the best of El Clasico
The Nou Camp legend names former team-mates Lionel Messi and Xavi and Real Madrid foes Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos as the four players who would make the ultimate superstar.
Messi, Xavi and Iniesta bossed Europe for BarcelonaCredit: Reuters
He told LaLiga: “Leo’s left foot, Xavi’s right foot, Sergio Ramos’ heading ability and Cristiano’s strength.”
It’s no surprise that the midfield maestro picked pal and former Barca team-mate Messi for his lethal left foot.
An outrageous 83 per cent of Argentinian magician’s 697 goals have come on that side.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic once admitted: “Lionel Messi does not need his right foot. He only uses the left and he’s still the best in the world.
“Imagine if he also used his right foot, Then we would have serious problems.”
The passing excellence and creative genius of Xavi and Iniesta played a huge role in making the Messi the record-breaking star he is.
Iniesta played 489 times with the Argentinian legend before heading to Vissel Kobe in Japan.
The Spaniard picked midfield pal and fellow Barca legend Xavi for the ultimate right foot.
The formidable midfield duo transformed Barca into the best team on the planet during their golden era.
Iniesta opted for former La Liga rival Ronaldo for his physical strength.
The Portuguese legend is often lauded for his technical skill but he also has bucketloads of power.
Ronaldo has a thunderbolt of a right boot thanks to his intense leg-training, boasting one of the most powerful shots on the planet.
Former Manchester United team-mate Roy Carroll was put to task by Ronaldo’s screamers daily – and he can attest to the power he gets behind the shots.
Carroll said: “When he took a shot in training, the ball flew faster than it did when anyone else hit it.
“He had that technique, striking the ball through his laces, which made it move everywhere in the air. It’s just what he did.”
Sergio Ramos was chosen by Iniesta for his heading ability.
Possibly the Real star’s most important career goal was a 93rd minute header against Atletico Madrid in the 2014 Champions League final to send the tie to extra time, which his side eventually won on penalties.
That famous header helped Real to win their TENTH European Cup.
SunSport recently looked at how rivals Messi and Ronaldo best qualities could be combined to make the perfect footballer.
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly had agreement with AC Milan before signing for Juventus from Real Madrid
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
