Right Centre Midfield: Ryan Giggs, Wales

Ryan Giggs became Manchester United's most decorated player in the final of the Champions League in 2008, beating Sir Bobby Charlton's record of appearances.

Now I know that Giggs is a left midfielder, but, as with Beckenbauer, I think Giggs has the talent to play anywhere on a football pitch, plus I can't remove Ronaldinho.

Ryan has made a total of 535 appearances at club level, scoring 101 goals for his only senior club, Manchester United. He is the only player to have scored in every single season of the Premier League since it began in 1992-93.

Giggsy was also capped by Wales 64 times, scoring on 13 occasions, but like George Best, Giggs' national squad never seemed to have that edge to make it, leaving his international career out in the cold. He was Wales' captain until he retired last year to focus on club duties.

Ryan Giggs has also won every trophy except two that Alex Ferguson has won (1990 FA Cup and 1991 Cup Winners Cup).

Honours:

Premier League winner 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007 and 2008.

FA Cup winner 1994, 1996, 1999 and 2004.

FA Youth Cup winner 1992.

League Cup winner 1992 and 2006.

Community Shield Winner 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003 and 2007.

UEFA Champions League winner 1999 and 2008.

UEFA Super Cup winner 1991.

Intercontinental Cup winner 1999.

 

Right Midfield: George Best, Northern Ireland

I could talk all night of Georgie Best, it's in his name. He is a true genius. A one-off footballing great. Well known for his love of booze, women, and, of course, most of all, his awe-inspiring end-to-end runs that usually guaranteed a goal.

He passed away on the November 25, 2005 and the nation came to a stand-still to mourn one of the greatest players to grace us with his talent. Old Trafford was a sea of red shirts bearing the number seven and countless tributes and flowers, showing how much he is in the heart of Manchester United to this very day.

George appeared a massive 626 times at club level scoring 240 goals. The majority of his goals and appearances came for Man Utd. His clubs were Manchester United, Dunstable Town, Stockport County, Cork Celtic, LA Aztecs (2), Fulham, Fort Lauderdale, Hibernian, San Jose Earthquakes, Bournemouth, Brisbane Lions, and Tobermore United.

George Best was also capped 37 times by Northern Ireland with whom he scored nine goals. He never won anything at international level due to him being the only real talent N. Ireland had at that time.

Best doesn't have a massive honours list, but was still one of the best. It is quite astonishing that he didn't win more throughout his career.

Honours:

Football League winner 1965 and 1967.

European Cup winner 1968.

 

Left Striker : Eusebio, Portugal

On my original article I had Eric Cantona here, but I got negative comments which in turn ruined the article, so although its not the article I want, I've changed Cantona For Eusebio da Silva Ferreira.

People have told me I should have Maradona on with Pele, but I'm not putting a man who literally punched England out of the World Cup, no matter how good he is.

Eusebio scored a whopping 727 Goals in 715 games just for Benfica—317 of those coming in 301 Portuguese League games. His clubs were Sporting Lourenco Marques, Benfica, Rhode Island Oceaneers, Boston Minutemen, Monterrey, Beira-Mar, Toronto Metros-Croatia, Las Vegas Quicksilver, New Jersey Americans, and Unao Tomar .

He was capped by Portugal 64 times, scoring on 41 occasions .

Honours:

League Mocambique Winner 1960 .

Portuguese first division Winner 1961 , 1963 , 1964 , 1965 , 1967 , 1968 , 1969 , 1971 , 1972 , 1973 and 1975 .

Portuguese cup Winner 1962 , 1964 , 1969 , 1970 and 1972 .

Portuguese honours cup Winner 1963 , 1965 , 1968 , 1973 and 1975 .

European cup Winner 1961 and 1962 .

North American League Winner 1976 .

 

 

Right Striker: Pele, Brazil

Pele was a true legend in every sense and he is a fantastic inspiration to all aspiring young footballers—a true professional.

Like I said about Cafu before, no Dream Team is complete without Edison Arantes do Nascimento. He has an astonishing array of records in both club and international football, making 669 appearances at club level scoring 626 goals for two clubs: Santos and New York Cosmos.

He was capped 92 times by Brazil, scoring 77 times. His honours and achievements are colossal. He played in four World Cups, being on the victorious side three times.Honours:

Campeonato Paulista winner 1958, 1960, 1961, '62, '64, '65, '67, '68, '69 and '73.

Torneio Rio-sao Paulo winner 1959, 1963 and 1964.

Torneio Roberto Gomes Pedrosa winner 1968.

Taca Brasil winner 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1965.

Copa Libertadores winner 1962 and 1963.

Intercontinental Cup winner 1962 and 1963.

South American Recopa winner 1968.

NASL Championship winner 1977.

FIFA World Cup winner 1958, 1962 and 1970.

Roca Cup winner 1957 and 1963.

 

So Bleachers What do you think of my dream team?

Who would be in your dream team?

Let us know in the comment boxes below what you think of my decisions, rate as usual too please.

I wanted to keep Eric Cantona as he is a personal favourite, but I got negativity over it, so I chose Eusebio instead. Just as it seems a crime to put who you want in your own dream team just because others don't like that choice.

But that just means that one day you will have to put up with a full article on Eric Cantona.

 

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