Wednesday, 9 January 2013

ALTERNATE FIFAPRO XI 2012


The FIFAPro XI for 2012 was announced on the 7th of January 2013. There have been questions about the inclusion of certain players in the team and why the team is made up of only players in the Spanish La Liga.
We present an alternate FIFAPro XI for 2012. The list includes players who had a great 2012 and can compete with those on the FIFAPro XI

Petr Cech (Chelsea)
                                  
The Czech international has been the first choice goal keeper at Chelsea since he joined the club in 2004. His heroics in the Champions League final were pivotal to Chelsea winning the title they have coveted for a long time. He saved Robben’s extra time penalty and  3 penalties in the shoot out.

Phillip Lahm (Bayern Munich)
                                           
The Bayern captain is a key element of the Bayern machine. The Team captain bombs up and down the right flank providing key assists and defending well. He also scores goals and helped his national team get to the semi finals of Euro 2012.

Vincent Kompany (Man City)
                                              
He was instrumental to his team winning a first league title in 44years. The Belgian led well from the back and was a rock in defence for the Citizens, scoring the only goal in the Manchester derby at the Etihad.

Matt Hummels (Broussia Dortmund)
                                                 
He played an important role as Dortmund won the Bundesliga for the 2nd year in a role. His awareness and ability to distribute the ball from defence was also vital as his club won the German cup. He also broke into the German national team.

Ashley Cole (Chelsea)
                                        
He attacks as well as he defends. An important member of Chelsea’s champions league winning team.  He took his penalty in the final well.He forays forward and provides assists for his team mates and defends well. His goal line clearances have won many games for his team.

Yaya Toure (Man City)
                                     
He has truck loads of energy,a complete box to box midfielder. He breaks up opposition play, provides assists and scores goals. He is a manager’s delight and Yaya is one of the reasons Man City are English champions.

Andrea Pirlo (Juventus)
                                      
The saying old wine tastes better is the best way to describe the playmaker.  He is an incisive silky midfielder with incredible vision. He is one of the most accurate passes in the game. He swapped Milan for Turin in 2011 and made an incredible impact in the team as Juventus finished the season unbeaten. He was also an important part of the Italy team that got to the finals of Euro 2012.

Mesut Ozil (Real Madrid)
                                          
The 24year old brings finesse and improvisation to the midfield of both club and country. He had the highest number of assists on La Liga last season (17).  His vision and skill helped Real Madrid win their first League title in three years.

Robin Van Persie (Man United)
                                                
The flying Dutch man netted 30 goals for Arsenal last season thereby attracting attention from the elite clubs of Europe.  He chose the red half of Manchester and he has been in inspired form since his signing, scoring 20 goals so far.

Mario Gomez (Bayern Munich)
                                                

The German international was in lethal form for Bayern in 2012. He scored 26 goals in the Bundesliga alone and although last season ended in disappointment for the Bavarians Gomez is still regarded as one of the top strikers in the world.

Zaltan Ibrahimovic (PSG)
                                      
Known for his strength, aerial ability, ball control and lethal finishing. The Swede moved from AC Milan to PSG in the summer of 2012 and scored 18goals and provided 4 assists in 16 games. His audacious overhead kick goal in a friendly against England in November is a clear statement of his incredible talent.

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