La Liga XI, Excluding Barcelona and Real Madrid Players

The point that's made over and over again is that if there's any All-Star team, it will not represent the La Liga fairly, since most of the players selected would be from Real Madrid and Barcelona with the exception of one or two others.

In that regard, I have made a list of 11 players which exclude all Barcelona and Madrid players as well as the usual names which pop up in Rossi and Forlan, who would make almost any La Liga All-Star team.

The aim of this list is not to just point out players from other teams who have the ability but also to show some level of skill within the league despite the view that it's a two horse race.

But at the same time, I do acknowledge that La Liga cannot be compared to the Premier League in terms of overall strength that smaller teams in England show week in and week out providing some competition towards the big five.

Spanish football at a national level is represented by two or three teams, and as we see youngsters coming through from smaller clubs, they are snatched up by the big boys.

So while many might ask what's my argument, it is simply that I understand and agree most of the best players are represented by Madird and Barca and they are the players you would usually find in The Best XI, I felt the need to create a team based on players outside that box. 

*No Real Madrid or Barcelona FC Players

*Rossi excluded

*No more than one player from each team

GK: Oscar Ustari (Getafe)

Name:   Oscar Alfredo Ustari

Age:      25

Club:     Getafe FC

Nationality:  Argentinian

South American, Ustari provides the best cover at the back with 1.84m in height and is known for his acrobatic saves.

RB: Ivan Ramis (Mallorca)

Name:   Iván Ramis Barrios

Age:      26

Club:     RCD Mallorca

Nationality:  Spanish

A product of the Mallorca youth system, Ramis has been linked with a move away from Spain since last season, with Celtic looking the most interested.

A very strong, tall player who's known to be amongst the most loyal players in the modern game.

LB: Didac Vila (Espanyol)

Name:   Dídac Vilà Rosselló

Age:      22

Club:     RCD Espanyol

Nationality:  Spanish

On loan at Espanyol after joining AC Milan, he is known for his strength and athleticism. A natural runner who possesses great pace. 

Still very young, Didac is growing as a footballer, used as a very attacking defender with great aerial ability during set plays. A player to keep your eye on this season.

CD: Gregory Arnolin (Sporting)

Name:   Grégory Arnolin

Age:      30

Club:     Sporting Gijon

Nationality:  French

Known to be a very average player, yet very effective, Arnolin was linked with a move to England in 2007, but nothing came out of it.

CD: Carlos Marchena (Villareal)

Name:   Carlos Marchena López

Age:      31

Club:     Villareal

Nationality:  Spanish

Having just passed 30, he brings immense experience at the back, he has a very aggressive approach and is also very versatile.

Marchena played for Valencia prior to joining Villareal and had won five titles amongst them, including the La Liga championship twice.

DM/CM: Jeremy Toulalan (Malaga)

Name:   Jérémy Toulalan

Age:      27

Club:     Malaga FC

Nationality:  French

Having joined Malaga, he could be amongst the best purchases. He is versatile in that he could be used as a defensive midfielder or central defender.

He has a very clean approach, excellent technique and effective tackling. As Malaga look to invest and build a squad worthy of challenging for a top five spot, he could be key to their plans.

CM/AM: Xabier Prieto (Real Sociedad)

Name:   Xabier Prieto Argarate

Age:      27

Club:     Real Sociedad

Nationality:  Spanish

Xabier made it his mission to keep Real Sociedad in the top division with a brilliant season; he's a crafty player with great vision and dribbling ability.

Another player linked with a move to England as Liverpool look to add to their squad.

LM/LW: Jesus Navas (Sevilla)

Name:   Jesús Navas González

Age:      25

Club:     Sevilla FC

Nationality:  Spanish

Rated amongst the most talented of wingers in Spain, Navas can play on either wing. He has speed, skill and tons of experience.

A player with his ability can fit into any of the top teams in Europe.

RM/MW: Juan Mata (Valencia)

Name:   Juan Manuel Mata García

Age:      23

Club:     Valencia

Nationality:  Spanish

Another player whose attracted massive interest from more than just Spanish clubs, Mata's name has been linked with Liverpool and City amongst many other European Giants.

His a very intelligent player with speed and creativity.

ST: Fernando Llorente (A.Bilboa)

Name:   Fernando Llorente Torres

Age:      26

Club:     Athletic Bilbao

Nationality:  Spanish

Another Spanish International, Llorente was part of the World Cup winning squad in South Africa. He has also been targeted by some of the Spanish big clubs.

Llorente brings height as well as a deadly foot on goal, which makes him a great prospect for the likes of Real Madrid, who are in the market for another striker, which would be a major loss to Bilbao.

ST: Sergio Aguero (Ath.Madrid)

Name:   Sergio Leonel Agüero del Castillo

Age:      23

Club:     Atletico Madrid

Nationality:  Argentinian

Aguero is amongst the most wanted forward in the World with his pace, trickery and genuine ability. His name has been mentioned countless times in the media with a possible move to England.

Many also predict he could make the move across to city rivals Real Madrid.

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