⭐️ The XI of legends retiring in 2025 | OneFootball

The curtain has fallen for a constellation of stars in world football.

The year 2025 will be remembered in history as the moment when a glorious generation decided to hang up their boots, leaving behind a legacy of titles, records, and moments that will endure in the memory of fans.

However, their collective retirement allows us to dream of an ideal team, perfectly adapted to modern tactical trends. The key to this setup lies in the three-center-back defensive line.

With Simon Kjær as the leader, flanked by the experience of Toby Alderweireld and the solidity of Jan Vertonghen, the team ensures a clean ball exit and an imposing aerial strength. These three defensive giants provide the perfect foundation to free the wing-backs, the most exciting position in this eleven.

On the flanks, the team finds its explosiveness: Marcelo, on the left wing, is the embodiment of total attack, his constant forward runs guarantee danger. On the right wing, José Callejón brings tactical discipline, speed, and tireless work rate, performing the indispensable box-to-box role in this system.

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The midfield is commanded by the wall Felipe Melo, whose grit provides balance, and the architect Iván Rakitic, the perfect link between defense and attack, the team's compass.

The offensive trio is a masterclass in mobility and talent. Carlos Vela (on the left) has the freedom to move to the center and act as a playmaker, using his magic to unsettle. Adam Lallana, with his intelligence and vision, moves across the attacking front to connect.

The spearhead, Iker Muniain, guarantees high pressing and the necessary goal-scoring instinct, perfectly adapting to the role of a mobile forward.

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