The class of 1943

Yet an exciting team with a lot of winners. This lot won it all. Its well balanced and I quite like it even though its without the the big big names. Of course Gianni Rivera is the star player of this team.

GK: José Ángel Iribar; Euro 1964 Champion with Spainn. 466 games for Atletic Bilbao over the course of 18 seasons, winning two cup titles. Played in the 1966 World Cup.

RB: Johnny Hansen; 3x European Cup winner an 3x German Champion with Bayern.

CB: Roberto Rosato; A strong, hard-tackling, and reliable center back, he is regarded as one of Italy's greatest defenders. 1968 European Champion with Italy.

CB: Norman Hunter; 1966 World Cup Winner, 2x English champions and 540 games for Leeds.

LB: Juan Mujica; 1x Copa America winner with Uruguay and 1x Copa Libertadores winner with Club National.

RM: Martin Peters; 1966 World Cup winner with England, described as the complete midfielder. England manager Alf Ramsay said he was ten years ahead of his time.

CM: Piazza; 1970 World Cup winner with Brazil. 566 games for Cruzeiro winning 1x Copa Libertadores

CM: Wolfgang Overath; played in three World Cup finals and won in 1974. Was known for his passing ability, technique and outstanding left foot. Played his whole career in FC Cologne.

LM: Piet Keizer; "Cruyff is the best, but Keizer is the better one" 3x European Cup winner with Ajax.

FW: Gianni Rivera; 1969 Ballon d'or winner. 1968 European Champion with Italy and 2x European Cup winner and 4x Italian champion with AC Milan, playing 501 games.

FW: Ove Kindvall; regarded as one of Sweden's greatest ever players. European Cup winner and 2x Dutch champion with Feyenoord.

Substitues: Horst-Dieter Höttges, Murtaz Khurtsilava, Jakob 'Kubi' Kuhn, Giancarlo De Sisti, António Simões, Paul Van Himst, Roberto Boninsegna.

-The XI is based on one player for each position born in the given year.
-All XI’s is made with regards of balance in the team.
-Well known players who are left out will be named on the bench, for a better view on the generations strength. Therefore this should not be a discussion on each player individuel or if they should be on the XI.