The hard player: Aleksandar Kolarov
Born on 10 November 1985 in Zemun, former Yugoslavia, Aleksandar Kolarov is a Serbian left-back who learned his trade at OFK Belgrade (44 matches, 5 goals) and FK Čukarički (44 matches, 2 goals) before making his way to Western Europe. It was at Manchester City that he spent the core of his career, totalling 247 appearances and 21 goals in a Citizens shirt.
After his English chapter, he continued in Italy with SS Lazio (104 matches, 11 goals) and then AS Roma (132 matches, 19 goals), building a career that spanned the top leagues of Europe. At international level, he made two appearances for the Serbian Olympic team.
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PlayThe medium player: Johan Micoud
Born on 24 July 1973 in Cannes, Johan Micoud is a French playmaker who came through the ranks at AS Cannes, making 147 appearances and scoring 20 goals. He truly made his name at the Girondins de Bordeaux, notching 172 appearances and 37 goals in his first stint, then returning for another 81 matches and 13 goals.
Between his two Bordeaux chapters, he tested himself in Serie A with Parma AC (66 matches, 13 goals) before becoming a key figure at Werder Bremen, where he produced his best football with 169 appearances and 47 goals. At international level, he earned just one cap with the France under-20 side.
The easy player: Michael Laudrup
Born on 15 June 1964 in Frederiksberg, Denmark, Michael Laudrup is a Danish attacking midfielder who graced the greatest clubs in European football. He reached his European peak at FC Barcelona, making 182 appearances and scoring 70 goals in blaugrana. He also wore the Juventus FC shirt, racking up 126 appearances and 55 goals, before moving to Real Madrid for 84 matches and 25 goals.
He rounded off his career at Lazio Rome (74 matches, 26 goals) and Brøndby IF (72 matches, 40 goals), returning to his Scandinavian roots. With the Danish national team, he earned 115 caps and scored 42 goals, cementing his place as a cornerstone of Danish football.