I mainly focus on mediocre players to write about in this blog, hence the name Unfantasy. But since it is the end of the year I have decided to write a piece on my ideal dream team. This article will detail out the 11 players I would have on my team if I could. Plus, I’ll even select my ideal seven substitutes. This article is not just going to be the best fantasy premier league players. It is my ideal eleven players plus seven backups that I would pick if I was to embark on winning the Premier League. Heck I’ll even pick a coach (not Moyes), owner, sponsor, club name and colors for my dream team. Now lets begin:
Formation: 4-1-2-1-2
Goalie: Vito Mannone, Sunderland
In the end it came down to two goalies: Mannone or Cech. I chose Mannone due to his league-leading 78.8% save percentage and very impressive play to end the season. Cech played well on a great team while Mannone carried Sunderland. Sunderland even beat Chelsea at the Bridge! Take that Mourinho!
Left-Back: Leighton Baines, Everton
It would be ridiculous not to put the England National in this lineup. A solid defender with excellent attacking prowess. He can score from free kicks at will as was shown against West Ham early in the season.
Center Back: John Terry, Chelsea
Even late in his career he remains a top Premier League defender. Can still score the occasional goal as well.
Center Back: Steven Caulker, Cardiff
Pumped in five goals for a poor Cardiff side and showed Tottenham that the club was wrong to let him leave. Conventional FPL wisdom would have Martin Skrtel above has he scored more goals but the man also scored for against his own side a bit much for my liking.
Right Back: Pablo Zabaleta, Manchester City
What? No Seamus Coleman! I have picked Zabaleta due to his heart. Played sensational on defense for the league champions while possessing excellent ability to attack.
Defensive Midfielder: Yaya Toure, Manchester City
Who else would I pick? The man simply tore it up. His birthday is May 13th and never forget it.
Winger: Eden Hazard, Chelsea
An excellent player who, like Yaya, was disrespected by his club.
Winger: Christian Eriksen, Tottenham
A man who ruined many an FPL manager’s season. Nevertheless in his limited time he proved to be a creative mastermind when he was not overlooked by whoever Tottenham’s incompetent manager.
Attacking Midfielder: Adam Lallana, Southampton
An excellent playmaker who was often overlooked by Hodgson of England. Would be fitting yet highly unlikely if he could lead the country to glory at the World Cup.
Forward: Daniel Sturridge, Liverpool
The man I call ball hog for obvious reasons but he scoring rate shows his ability nonetheless. And who can’t love his goal celebration!
Forward: Luis Suarez ©, Liverpool
Can’t have just one member of SAS. Sturridge will be paired with Suarez up top. Suarez, or as some drunk Liverpool fan called ‘Swarley’ at a bar multiple times, will lead Team Unfantasy to glory. Given his heart, which was particularly evident by how much the tie at Crystal Palace meant, Suarez will be the Team Captain. He’s also a pretty good footballer too.
Substitutes: Cech, Azpilicueta, Matic, Nasri, Koscielny, Ozil, Dzeko
Coach: Tony Pulis
Owner: Unfantasy.com
Kit Sponsor: Unfantasy.com
Team Name: Metro Boys FC
Colors: Red and Black
Cups: Not important
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