Weston McKennie, the United States Men’s National Team midfielder, has put together his dream five-a-side football team, featuring some legendary former Juventus teammates and global football icons. However, he surprised many by giving himself an unexpected role in the lineup.

When asked to select his perfect players for a five-a-side tournament, McKennie chose former Juventus teammates Gianluigi Buffon and Cristiano Ronaldo, along with football legends Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi, and Kaka. Interestingly, all of these players except Messi have had stints in Serie A during their careers.

With such a star-studded lineup, McKennie found himself without a playing position in the squad. However, he cleverly solved this dilemma by stating, “I’ll take myself as the coach. Yes, I’ll be the coach!”

McKennie’s Ultimate 5-a-side Team

• Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Buffon
• Outfield Players: Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi, Kaka
• Coach: Weston McKennie

This selection showcases McKennie’s admiration for both his former teammates and some of the greatest players in football history. It also demonstrates his humility and creativity in finding a role for himself among such esteemed company.