Best XI to never win the UCL

Just to be clear, I’m referring to individual players rather than great teams that failed to win the Champions League.

My XI:

GK-Buffon, fairly obvious pick here

DR-Not too many options here, I’ve gone with Zambrotta who was unfortunate to miss out on 2 with Barca

DL-Even fewer options for left back, my pick would be Baines who’s criminally underrated and never got the chance to play in the UCL.

DCs: 2 more Italians here in Cannavaro and Chiellini, both were top defenders who suffered from Juve’s allergy to European success.

CMs: 2 former Arsenal players in Vieira and Fabregas, Vieira didn’t play enough for Inter in 2010, and Cesc was similar to Zambrotta where he missed out twice with Barca.

AM: Very close for me between Ozil and Silva, Silva was more consistent but I’d go with Ozil for his peak with Madrid.

RW: Feel like I’m missing someone obvious, but I can’t think of any world class players that fit this spot. I’d go with Alexis who again was unfortunate with his timing at Barca, even though he fits better on the left, he’s versatile enough to play here.

LW: Hazard technically has a medal from 2022, so I’d go with Son on the left.

ST: R9 is the obvious pick, with honourable mentions to the likes of Zlatan, Aguero, Kane, Van Nistelrooy and Totti.