We’ve all got a player at a rival club that we secretly like, so we thought it'd be great to make a squad of these players...
Full XI
FW - Son Heung-min
Son Heung-min is always smiling, plays with enthusiasm and energy, and enjoys a laugh and a joke in front of the camera away from the pitch.
His emotional reaction after seeing Andre Gomes’s injury recently only endeared him further to football fans.
FW - Paulo Dybala
Paulo Dybala has got a lot of talent, as well as a handsome face that no one can deny. He never complains about anything, and he will save the team when needed.
MF - N'Golo Kante
Do you know a single person who dislikes N’Golo Kante? We certainly don’t.
The diminutive Frenchman is universally liked regardless of club loyalties. He's humble and drives a Mini Cooper. What a bloke.
MF - David Silva
The Spanish ace played a huge part in Manchester City's success over the years and he's never attracted negative press.
MF - Eden Hazard
Eden Hazard gets a lot of mentions in the Twitter thread. The Belgian, who joined Real Madrid in the summer with the best wishes of everybody associated with Chelsea, is a funny guy who clearly loves life.
Hazard also one of the world’s best footballers, which helps. He’s a joy to watch.
MF - Iniesta
Unlike Xavi, Iniesta never comments about any team whether it is bad or good. And he always has a smile on his face and never does he gets angry on a player even though a player goes physical on him. That's why he's always loved by anyone - even Merengues.
DF - Marcelo
He's the typical Brazilian footballer, great football technique and an always smiling face.
DF - Paolo Maldini
He's been only played for ONE team, AC Milan, for almost 31 years. That's enough reason for him to be here.
DF - Puyol
The former Barcelona captain is the kind of humble player that even Real Madrid fans won't hate him but just respect.
DF - Lahm
The former captain of Bayern & Germany is always loved by their fans. No, not only Bayern & Germany fans, I mean, the football fans all around the world.
GK - Jan Oblak
As the best goalkeeper of the world now (arguably), it's very very difficult for anyone to find a reason to hate him.