Bruno Fernandes names Pepe, Juan Mata, Paul Pogba, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Antonio Di Natale in his dream five-a-side XI.

Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United forward Bruno Fernandes has revealed his ultimate five-a-side team, featuring some of the biggest names he’s shared the pitch with, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba, according to Planet Football.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Fernandes made Pepe his sole defender, citing his time together in the Portugal national team and joking about Pepe’s Instagram cycling posts. In midfield, he chose Juan Mata, praising his technical brilliance and intelligence, alongside Paul Pogba, whom he described as the most complete midfielder he’s seen in a long time.

Up front, Cristiano Ronaldo was an automatic pick for his unparalleled goalscoring ability. The final surprise selection was Antonio Di Natale, the Udinese legend lauded for his loyalty, consistency, and incredible goal-to-game ratio, even at a club often battling relegation in Serie A.

Paul Pogba

Fernandes emphasized that his choices were influenced by both chemistry and friendships on and off the pitch, blending personal relationships with footballing talent to form his ideal five-a-side squad:

  • Defender: Pepe
  • Midfielders: Juan Mata, Paul Pogba
  • Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Antonio Di Natale