In a recent exclusive conversation with The Official Man City Podcast, star striker Erling Haaland revealed his dream five-a-side team, including footballing legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
The Norwegian sensation carefully crafted his lineup, selecting iconic figures from football history while adhering to the rule of excluding any Manchester City players, past or present.
Haaland’s dream team comprised Ronaldinho, Messi, Ronaldo, Paolo Maldini, and Iker Casillas. He explained his choices, stating:
“I think I need to take a couple of Brazilians then. I would like to see Ronaldinho, [Lionel] Messi, Cristiano [Ronaldo, [Paolo] Maldini to be back there, then I need a ‘keeper, no? I would take [Iker] Casillas,”
Despite picking Casillas in goal, Haaland acknowledged the impressive qualities of Manchester City’s current goalkeeper, Ederson, particularly praising his powerful shots and accurate passing.
“I would love Ederson because Ederson in these five-a-side games, if he can shoot, he would score 15 goals!” Haaland elaborated.
Paolo Maldini and Ronaldinho, both renowned for their exceptional skills and contributions to the sport, rounded out Haaland’s lineup, ensuring a perfect blend of defensive solidity and attacking flair.
With Casillas guarding the goal and Maldini anchoring the defense, combined with the creativity of Ronaldinho, the precision of Messi, and the lethal finishing of Ronaldo, Haaland’s team boasted a formidable balance.
Despite Messi and Ronaldo approaching the latter stages of their careers, Haaland, at just 23 years old, has already made a significant impact in the footballing world, winning trophies with Manchester City and establishing himself as one of the premier strikers in the game.
Should Haaland continue his remarkable trajectory and add more accolades to his name, he may very well become a future inclusion in the dream lineups of aspiring football stars.
