Jesus Navas picks his #One2Eleven on The Fantasy Football Club
Thursday 12 January 2017 12:28, UK
Manchester City winger Jesus Navas chooses his #One2Eleven on The Fantasy Football Club.
The Spain international had a plethora of talent to choose from having played for the richly successful national team, Sevilla and Manchester City.
Navas has gone with a fluid 4-4-2 formation and told The Fantasy Football Club who makes his XI...
GOALKEEPER: Iker Casillas
In goal, I'll go for Casillas, for his experience and the fact that he's maintained such a high level for so many years. He's very relaxed as a person, a real top 'keeper and he continues to be on top of his game. I've played against him and alongside him so I know his qualities, and between the sticks he's a real one-off.
RIGHT-BACK: Dani Alves
I played with him for a number of years at Sevilla. He's a player that is great going forward and he understands the game really well, too. He's a happy guy, and very funny with it! He lives life to the full and that makes the daily routine easier for the other players.
CENTRE-BACK: Carlos Puyol
He had an unbelievable physical presence. His positional sense was great on the field and he was another leader. He's been such an important player and has always given everything. When a game comes around, he's always there, looking to motivate his team-mates. I like him because he demands the best from those around him and makes sure that players are focused on the game.
CENTRE-BACK: Sergio Ramos
At centre-back I've got Sergio Ramos, and that's not just because he's my friend!
He's won everything in the game. He performs at such a high level and he's everything you could ask for in a team-mate. We grew up together. Our families have always been close and we keep in touch. He's the ultimate captain. The work he puts in each day, pushing himself to the limit, that eventually pays off… And I'm really happy for what he has achieved in the game.
LEFT-BACK: Jordi Alba
He's in there for his pace as well as his attacking ability. He's had a great few years, putting in some great performances. I've played alongside him for Spain and can say that he's a top player. He's such a quick, intelligent player and each time we face each other it's a good battle.
CENTRE MIDFIELD: Andres Iniesta
Everyone knows how much ability he has. He controls games, gets into the opponent's box and offers an attacking threat. His touch is fantastic and he has the ball under control at all times. He really is a complete player.
CENTRE MIDFIELD: Xavi
I'm picking Xavi. He truly is a unique footballer. The way he controls the ball, the way he reads the game. He's a ten out of ten, not just as a player, but as a person too. He is one of a kind. There are few players who have that ability to control a football, understand what's happening on the field and be able to dictate the pace of a game.
RIGHT MIDFIELD: Kevin de Bruyne
He's right on top of his game at the moment. He's a player that brings so much to the team and is helping us greatly on the field. He's a top player, and he's got a lot of years still ahead of him…. So, he'll continue to improve. He's a lovely guy too.
LEFT MIDFIELD: David Silva
In terms of vision and the way he moves around pitch and spots the best option, there's no one else like him. He's one of those players that has a quick brain. When the ball comes to him he already knows where his opponent is. Not many people have his ability to read a game. He's a quiet guy, a bit like me.
He's only interested in playing and enjoying himself on the pitch. What's key is that when he is on the pitch, everything he does is perfect.
STRIKER: Frederic Kanoute
We played together at Sevilla. He was an important player for us, we had a good understanding together on the pitch and we really enjoyed playing together. He's a special person too.
Right from the first day that he arrived at Sevilla we've been close, as well as our families. He's a laid-back guy and we've always got on well. Last summer I went out to see him in Dubai and whenever we get the opportunity we try to spend some time together.
STRIKER: Sergio Aguero
Up front I'm going for Aguero, for the goals that he scores, his movement in the box, the speed in which he can get a shot off and that ability to make the right choice when in front of goal. Inside the area, he has it all - and that's just what you need as a striker.
Back when he was in Spain he was already scoring lots of goals and he continues to do the same here. He is a goalscorer and always will be. The speed he has and that ability to score goals and know what's going to happen in a game is his great strength.