Experts asked artificial intelligence to choose the best football lineup of all time, focusing on players at the top of their game. The absence of famous names such as the Argentine legends, Diego Maradona, and the Brazilian, Pele, surprised the observers.
The program adopted the classic 4-3-3 plan, justifying this by saying: “I am looking for a real balance between talent, physical fitness, leadership and tactical ability,” according to what the Spanish newspaper “Marca” reported.
In goalkeeping, the Russian artificial intelligence chose “Lev Yashin,” nicknamed “The Black Spider,” explaining that he was “the only goalkeeper who won the Golden Ball. He controlled the penalty area and dealt with the defense as if he were an additional center back, and he revolutionized the goalkeeping position.”
The back four that any coach would wish for included: the Brazilian “Cafu” on the right side, and the artificial intelligence justified his choice by saying: “Endless energy, tactical discipline, experience in World Cup finals, and a perfect balance between attack and defence.”
In the heart of defence, the program chose German Franz Beckenbauer next to Italian Paolo Maldini.
On the left side, Brazilian Roberto Carlos was chosen due to his “offensive depth, powerful shots, and ability to create opportunities.”
In the midfield, the artificial intelligence chose the German “Lothar Matthaus”, the Frenchman “Zinedine Zidane” and the Spanish “Xavi Hernandez”, explaining: “Here I am looking for the complete balance: strength and leadership Matthaus, magic and prestige Zidane, control and rhythm Xavi.”
The attacking line included the Argentine Lionel Messi, the Brazilian Ronaldo, and the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo.
In addition to Maradona and Pele, other big names such as the Dutchman Johan Cruyff were absent from the artificial intelligence squad. Observers also expected that the squad would include the Brazilian “Ronaldinho” and the Spaniards “Andres Iniesta” and “Sergio Ramos.”
