Those that follow Benfica will remember his raw talent between 20, helping them lift the title in his last season in the Portuguese capital. Having won six Ligue 1 titles and registered 92 goals and well over a hundred assists in 295 appearances for the Parisiens, Di Maria waved goodbye to the Parc des Princes but is still turning out for one of Europe’s very top clubs at Juventus. CM: Bernardo Silvaĭi Maria was Real Madrid’s best player as they won La Decima in 2014 and may well have helped Argentina lift the World Cup that year had he not been injured for the final.Īfter enduring a strange, frustrating 2014-15 under Louis van Gaal at Manchester United, he since enjoyed a resurgence at PSG, remaining an important player in spite of stiff competition from Neymar and Lionel Messi last season. Now 34, Matic does not have the legs to play like he did in his prime, but he’s still a useful asset for Mourinho’s Roma.
The Portuguese coach loves him so much that he’s signed him yet again. He represents everything we want in a footballer loyalty, consistency, ambition, team player,” Mourinho stated after bringing him to Old Trafford. “Nemanja is a Manchester United player and a Jose Mourinho player. Playing an integral role in two Premier League titles in west London, Matic then reunited with former boss Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. Matic had two spells at Benfica between two spells at Chelsea, but when the Serbian moved to Stamford Bridge for the second time, he became one of the best defensive midfielders in Europe. He’s now turning out for Atletico Madrid. The powerhouse midfielder then moved to Borussia Dortmund, where even approaching his mid-thirties, provided steel and intelligence in the middle of the park.
The Belgian international was coveted by a lot of clubs across Europe, but ended up spending five years at Zenit Saint Petersburg before moving to Chinese side Tianjin Quanjian during the 2017-18 campaign. His supreme technique means that he often tucks into midfield, and is now an integral cog in the City machine. One of many Benfica players to end up at Manchester City, Cancelo took a weird route, initially leaving Benfica for Valencia in 2014 on loan, where he wasn’t all too highly rated.Ī move to Juventus followed a loan to Inter Milan, where he often played as a left-back, before joining City in a swap deal for Danilo.Īt City, he has played on both flanks and has rapidly become one of the best defenders in the world. 7W4JComBpM- Próxima Jornada April 10, 2022 🎯 | How about that for a pass from João Cancelo? His reputation as a defensive liability was fair at times, but harsh overall, as he became one of the best ball-playing defenders in the world for a number of years, and his strong leadership ability means he’s remembered fondly everywhere. Luiz made a shock move to Arsenal in 2019, and despite some defensive calamities, he spent two seasons in North London where he was outstanding as the Gunners won the FA Cup. There’s also the Champions League in 2012, while a year later he won the Europa League with the Blues, beating his former club Benfica in the final. After winning the Primeira Liga with Benfica in 2010, he’s added two French titles at PSG before returning to Chelsea to win the Premier League under Antonio Conte in 2016-17. A bewildering player at times, he’s nevertheless a force to be reckoned at his very best. The 35-year-old has been playing at the top level ever since he left the Eagles in 2011. That is not easy to find.” CB: David Luiz “I can assure you that we signed one incredible player for the next five, six, seven years. “He wants to learn and all of us were impressed how he takes care of his body and mind, every day. He recovers immediately and his ability is incredible, as is his understanding of the game,” Pep Guardiola stated in January 2021. “He is a guy that can play every three days. The 25-year-old’s impact on what was already a ridiculously strong team was recognised as he won the Premier League Player of the Season award, and he continues to impress in the heart of the City defence. The Portugal centre-back has been imperious since moving to Manchester City in 2020 for around £61million, winning two Premier League titles and instantly becoming one of the best defenders in the league.
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