Andreas Christensen picks his ultimate Barcelona XI full of icons and heroes | OneFootball

Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen recently took some time to reflect on the rich history of the club by revealing his all-time favourite Barça starting XI.

Speaking to the club’s official media, the Danish centre-back picked a star-studded line-up filled with iconic players who have left a lasting impact on the Camp Nou.

His choices were a mix of footballing royalty, personal favourites, and teammates he’s had the honour of sharing the pitch with.

From rock-solid defenders to creative midfielders and game-changing forwards, Christensen’s XI is a tribute to the club’s greatest talents.

Solid at the back, magic in the midfield

In goal, Christensen had no doubts, as Victor Valdes was his pick. The Dane praised the legendary goalkeeper as a key figure in one of the greatest club teams ever. “He was part of one of the best teams that has ever existed,” he said.

His backline included Dani Alves, Carles Puyol, Ronald Koeman and Jordi Alba. Each player, in Christensen’s eyes, brought something unique to the team.

“Puyol’s passion for football was incredibly important for the team,” he added. On Alba, whom he played alongside at Barça, he remarked, “I saw how incredibly good he is, his assists and how he always pushed forward.”

In midfield, Christensen selected Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta, and Michael Laudrup. He spoke highly of Busquets’ composure under pressure:

“It was an honour to play with him. I don’t know how, but he always turned in the right direction, never feeling the pressure.”

Iniesta, his personal favourite, and Laudrup, his fellow Dane, completed a midfield full of elegance and intelligence.

A front three that needs no introduction

Up front, Christensen went with the legendary trio of Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, and Ronaldinho.

The defender did not feel the need to explain this choice, simply stating that their inclusion “needs no explanation.”

All three changed the way football is played and helped shape the identity of FC Barcelona.