Despite winning eight ballon d’Ors, Lionel Messi was a notable absentee from Kaká’s Ultimate XI.
In a previous revelation, Brazilian football icon Ricardo Kaká unveiled his ultimate dream team, featuring a formidable lineup of past teammates and opponents.
While the roster boasts Ballon d’Or luminaries like Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, there was one notable omission which was the absence of eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi.
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How Kaká selected his Ultimate Dream Team
Kaka, the 2007 Ballon d'Or winner, renowned for his flair and remarkable playmaking and goal scoring abilities, curated his dream team during an interview with the Daily Mail in 2015.
Having enjoyed an illustrious career spanning clubs like AC Milan and Real Madrid, as well as international competitions, the midfielder handpicked eleven players that stood out for him over the course of his professional career.
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Kaká’s Dream XI features a star-studded lineup
Kaka's XI was a brilliant collection of footballing royalty.
From the defensive prowess of his teammates at Milan, Paolo Maldini and Alessandro Nesta, to the midfield mastery of Zinedine Zidane, Andres Iniesta, and Andrea Pirlo, each position was fortified with the best talent the footballing world has ever seen.
Kaká also chose a mesmerizing trio of Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldo Nazario, and Ronaldinho to spearhead his attack.
As mentioned earlier, a notable absentee, however, includes the prolific Lionel Messi, whose exclusion will certainly raise eyebrows among fans and pundits alike.
Below is a breakdown of the star-studded lineup as chosen by Kaka in 2015.
Goalkeeper (GK): Dida
Right Back (RB): Cafu
Center Back (CB): Paolo Maldini
Center Back (CB): Alessandro Nesta
Left Back (LB): Roberto Carlos
Central Midfielder (CM): Zinedine Zidane
Central Midfielder (CM): Andres Iniesta
Central Midfielder (CM): Andrea Pirlo
Right Winger (RW): Cristiano Ronaldo
Striker (ST): Ronaldo Nazario
Left Winger (LW): Ronaldinho
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