Cesc Fabregas has revealed his best Premier League XI, including four former Arsenal stars and just two Chelsea stars.
Fabregas called time on his illustrious 20-year-long playing career in July 2023 after releasing a statement announcing his retirement on Twitter.
Fabregas won two Premier League titles, two European Championships, a Champions League title, and a World Cup before retiring.
The former Spanish international - who played for both Arsenal and Chelsea - scored a total of 50 Premier League goals in 350 outings.
He faced some of the most formidable opponents and has now opened up on exactly who would make his Premier League starting XI.
When naming his ultimate Premier League side, Fabregas told Mail Sport: 'David Seaman, Ashley Cole, John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, Kyle Walker.
'In the midfield Patrick Viera, Steven Gerrard, Cristiano Ronaldo then either David Silva or Kevin de Bruyne, not sure which.'
He finished by naming: 'Thierry Henry, Didier Drogba'.
Fabregas also named the toughest opponent he faced when playing in the Premier League when speaking to SPORTbible in April 2024.
Fabregas credited Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard with being the toughest opponent he had faced during his Premier League days.
'I always felt he had everything in his locker,' Fabregas said. 'He could dictate play, he could score goals, do assists, make runs in behind. Offensively he was very strong.
'You always felt that when you were coming up against him you had to be at the top of your game otherwise you would be in trouble, because he was very consistent.
'He was always and eight, seven, eight, seven [out of 10]. For me he was a role model and someone, looking back, I really appreciate playing against. I learned a lot from him.'
Fabregas began his career at Barcelona's academy, La Masia, but struggled for first-team opportunities and moved to Arsenal in September 2003.
It was during his time with the Gunners where Fabregas' skills truly developed, as he quickly became a vital part of Arsene Wenger's side.
During his eight seasons in north London, the Spaniard made 303 appearances and, along the way, earned the club captaincy.
Despite claiming an FA Cup with Arsenal, Fabregas was destined for bigger and better things and, in August 2011, sealed a return to Barcelona.
For three years, Fabregas played his role within one of football's finest teams which featured the likes of Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Xavi all coached by Pep Guardiola.
He made 151 appearances for the Catalan side and picked up a LaLiga, Copa del Rey and two SuperCopas during that time.
It was also around this time where Spain asserted their dominance on the international scene, with Fabregas being a key feature.
During five seasons he made 198 appearances and was an integral role in their title winning sides under Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte in 2014-15 and 2016-17.
He left Chelsea in 2019 for Monaco where he spent four years before joining Como - where he finished out his career.
Yubilrst
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Respect to Fabregas
Yubilrst
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Whoever picks a team from 2 to 11 players whitout Lion-El Messi, it is a joke.Any team with two players should be the person chosen and the GOAT.
This Guy is sick in the head... he really need a prophet from Nigeria
Malik_011
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Drogba out Salah in
You’re a fool who’s salah when they talking about all this great perfect baller
Yorokiri
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Damn, this team is strong...
malablata
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Whoever picks a team from 2 to 11 players whitout Lion-El Messi, it is a joke.Any team with two players should be the person chosen and the GOAT.
FIFA is the reason why deluded Messi fans feel he's entitled to everything, even African Best.
malablata
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This is a fair choice...
bakackpstz
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Whoever picks a team from 2 to 11 players whitout Lion-El Messi, it is a joke.Any team with two players should be the person chosen and the GOAT.
I've been saying this for years... Some Messi fans are plain idiots
duabnsty
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Whoever picks a team from 2 to 11 players whitout Lion-El Messi, it is a joke.Any team with two players should be the person chosen and the GOAT.
English League and Messi never played there
TheBlue1905
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Whoever picks a team from 2 to 11 players whitout Lion-El Messi, it is a joke.Any team with two players should be the person chosen and the GOAT.
Some leo fans are so delusional to the extent that they can't read with comprehension. The reading says Premier League 11, but you're here talking about Messi.🤔🤔
TheBlue1905
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where is lampard
He personally doesn't like Lampard
Rikbiklmu
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Epl players
oh ok!
lueeikmtuy
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Whoever picks a team from 2 to 11 players whitout Lion-El Messi, it is a joke.Any team with two players should be the person chosen and the GOAT.
he said premier League
lueeikmtuy
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Drogba out Salah in
why,
tumdikyz
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where is lampard
Dey not in gud terms
Damilprtuy
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Drogba out Salah in
na you be fabregas na him selection not yours
fuhdenorty
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Whoever picks a team from 2 to 11 players whitout Lion-El Messi, it is a joke.Any team with two players should be the person chosen and the GOAT.
Epl players
Rikbiklmu
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Whoever picks a team from 2 to 11 players whitout Lion-El Messi, it is a joke.Any team with two players should be the person chosen and the GOAT.
Zakacnsuyz
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where is lampard
pizabksuy
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dat team is ok bt dat in beaten team of arsenal deserves it all
nioilmopst
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1.gerard out schols in
jiecimsu
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His selection not yours
MadridSport
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Drogba out Salah in