Roma forward Diego Perotti has compiled his dream XI, featuring the likes of Dida, Cafu and Paolo Maldini.
The 27-year-old signed for the Giallorossi from Genoa in January and has made an encouraging start, supplying one goal and three assists in his first five appearances.
He selected his all-time XI for Roma’s official website, surprisingly opting for former Milan goalkeeper Dida.
“He was lightning quick on his feet and pulled off some impossible saves when he was at 100 per cent,” Perotti told ASRoma.com.
Roma forward Diego Perotti has compiled his dream XI, featuring the likes of Dida, Cafu and Paolo Maldini.
The 27-year-old signed for the Giallorossi from Genoa in January and has made an encouraging start, supplying one goal and three assists in his first five appearances.
He selected his all-time XI for Roma’s official website, surprisingly opting for former Milan goalkeeper Dida.
“He was lightning quick on his feet and pulled off some impossible saves when he was at 100 per cent,” Perotti told ASRoma.com.
“I’ve always liked Brazilian goalkeepers, despite being Argentine myself.”
Former Roma icon Cafu also made the team – “He was a fantastic footballer and could supply the perfect cross,” said Perotti.
“He was up and down the flank all day long. I always liked him as a full-back, even when I was a youngster, plus I know he’s a legend at Roma…”
Former Milan great Paolo Maldini was also selected, who Perotti describes as ‘one of the best defenders I’ve ever seen.’
“I was only little when he was playing, but I’ve seen lots of videos of him. He was a great footballing defender, strong with his feet and in the air. One of the most complete defenders ever to play the game.”
Perotti’s all-time XI
Goalkeeper: Dida
Defenders: Cafu, Roberto Ayala, Paolo Maldini, Roberto Carlos
Midfielders: Fernando Redondo, Zinedine Zidane, Diego Simeone, Juan Roman Riquelme
Forwards: Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona