Pinto da Costa selects the eleven best dragons from 130 years of dragons

“In this research, I looked for the best 11 players, and did not include any players from the current squad, to avoid any sensitivity. Otherwise it is clear that Pepe should be there,” Pinto da Costa explained, then going through the list those selected, starting From the target.

“Vitor Baia. He was a monster in goal, considered the best goalkeeper in Europe and won titles in both Porto and Barcelona. Without a doubt the greatest,” said the team’s coach before handing over the right ball. A defensive stance for an athlete who often plays the dragon on his chest.

“Joao Pinto, the eternal No. 2 at FC Porto. He was completely loyal, but he had a strategic vision of the game, how to position himself to defend and always be available to attack. It’s indisputable,” defended Pinto da Costa, before tackling the ball. The thankless task of selecting just two centre-backs from a long list of great footballers who have played in the position.

“We have had great defenders throughout our history, but I would choose Ricardo Carvalho, who was intelligent in the service of football, and Aloiso, who was a pendulum for many years,” he said, then turned left and turned to the Brazilian international who saw an era at the old Estádio das Antas. .

“Branko. He was a great player, he was excellent at taking free-kicks, and I think everyone here would agree with me on that,” the president said, referring to the design of his 11-man “squad” with a very attacking midfield three.

“In a structure of three, Antonio Oliveira, Deco and Mader. They are three wizards with the ball. Oliveira had great technique and intelligence in the game. Deco was the greatest genius that came through Porto and Mader, for me, was the most complete.” “He played well with his head, shot with both feet, dribbled well, was quick, took free-kicks, scored goals. There was nothing missing to be complete,” Pinto da Costa said, then moved into attack. .

“Up front, I will have a trio that I miss a lot and that will be very useful for me. Hulk on the right, a terror for defenses and goalkeepers. Fernando Gomez, a pure and excellent killer. And Wouter, “the wonderful Wouter, who opened up the defense and single-handedly played great games and helped the team win. “He played such an amazing game that, at that time, people would go to football just to watch Futri.”