Mino Raiola XI v Jorge Mendes XI: Cristiano Ronaldo against Zlatan Ibrahimovic as we work out which super-agent boasts the best clients
Cristiano Ronaldo v Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan v Angel Di Maria are just two potential clashes
MINO RAIOLA and Jorge Mendes are the two most powerful agents in the game.
The pair represent an array of talent which includes many of the world’s best players.
Mendes’ Cristiano Ronaldo was the most expensive player in the world for four years — and Raiola’s Paul Pogba is set to become the first £100million footballer.
But who represents the best XI?
SunSport gives you the chance to put it to the test.
Raiola XI
Goalkeeper
Gianluigi Donnarumma, AC Milan
He became the seven-time European champions’ No.1 at just 16.
Now 17, he is far from the finished article but has a big future in front of him.
Donnarumma has big shoes to fill at international level following a long line of legendary goalkeepers at Italy.
But he is seen as the long-term replacement for Gianluigi Buffon.
Defence
Gregory van der Wiel, Fenerbahce
Dutchman was regarded as one of the best full-backs in the world as Holland marched to the 2010 World Cup final.
His performances in South Africa and for Ajax earned him a move to Paris Saint-Germain.
However, he lost his place in the side and moved to Fenerbahce on a free transfer.
Bartosz Salamon, Cagliari
Polish centre-back moved to AC Milan in 2013, but failed to make an appearance.
And it was the same story when Salamon joined Sampdoria in a co-ownership deal six months later.
At Cagliari, last season, he finally found some rhythm and made 29 appearances.
Maxwell, Paris Saint-Germain
The Brazilian’s moves have certainly lined Raiola’s pockets.
Maxwell moved from Ajax to Inter Milan to Barcelona to PSG — interestingly, he played with Zlatan Ibrahimovic at every club.
Has been a regular at every one of his teams but has only ten Brazil caps as he competes with Marcelo for a place.
Midfield
Blaise Matuidi, Paris Saint-Germain
Frenchman is regarded as one of the best central midfielders around.
At 29, there could be room for one big move, with the likes of Juventus and Real Madrid reportedly interested.
Is a regular for France and started the Euro 2016 final defeat to Portugal.
Paul Pogba, Juventus
Is set to become the first £100m footballer when he completes his return to Manchester United.
Pogba is regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world — and is still just 23.
He was named in Fifa’s Team of the Year in 2016.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Manchester United
An extremely talented playmaker tipped to impress in the Premier League.
Mkhitaryan completed a £26m move to Old Trafford.
He scored an impressive 41 goals in three seasons at Borussia Dortmund.
Marik Hamsik, Napoli
Has seen superstars come and go at the San Paolo — but the Slovakian has always remained.
Hamsik is adored by the fans and is the symbol of Napoli.
And, after Gonzalo Higuain’s £75m move to Juventus, he will be even more important next season.
Strikers
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Manchester United
Swede is the second-most expensive player of all-time in terms of accumulative transfer fees.
Ibra has won a whopping 13 league titles in four countries — and could make history if he wins the Premier League.
Is considered one of the best strikers of his generation.
Romelu Lukaku, Everton
Another star who could move for big money this summer.
Left Chelsea for £28m in 2014, but it would take double that to bring him back.
Lukaku was nominated for PFA Young Player of the Year last season.
Mario Balotelli, Liverpool
The most temperamental footballer of all-time?
Is capable of absolute brilliance — but only when he’s up for it.
It’s been a while since Balotelli has produced something truly special, leaving many to think his best days are behind him.
Despite the fact he is only 25.
Manager: Martin Jol, Al Ahly
DUTCHMAN first moved to the Premier League when he replaced Jacques Santini as Tottenham boss in 2004.
He was brutally sacked at half-time of a Uefa Cup tie with Getafe three years later.
He won the Dutch Cup with Ajax in 2010 and the Egyptian Premier League with Al Ahly last season.
Mendes XI
Goalkeeper
David de Gea, Manchester United
A genuine contender for the title as world’s best goalkeeper.
De Gea has come on leaps and bounds since a shaky first season in English football.
Now a leader at United, it can’t be long until he takes Manuel Neuer’s crown.
Defence
Fabinho, Monaco
Brazilian has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford.
Fabinho worked under Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid, but was sold to Monaco by his successor, Carlo Ancelotti.
He has become a regular in Ligue 1 and made 34 appearances last season.
Pepe, Real Madrid
Portuguese wind-up merchant is not everybody’s cup of tea — but no one can doubt his class.
Pepe’s antics in the Champions League final earned criticism by many.
But he was faultless as Portugal were the shock winners of Euro 2016.
Thiago Silva, Paris Saint-Germain
The only Brazilian to leave the 2014 World Cup with any real credit.
He is regarded as one of the best centre-backs in the world.
Silva was excelled at AC Milan before moving to PSG alongside Ibrahimovic.
Fabio Coentrao, Real Madrid
Mourinho brought the full-back to the Bernabeu in 2011.
But he was predominantly used a back-up to Marcelo under Ancelotti.
Spent last season on loan on Monaco.
Midfield
Andre Gomes, Barcelona
Completed a £41.7m move to Barcelona earlier in the window.
Hasn’t moved to sit on the bench — but will be competing with Ivan Rakitic and Andres Iniesta.
Barca beat off interest from Real Madrid, United and Chelsea to Gomes’ signature.
James Rodriguez, Real Madrid
Colombian was regarded as one of the hottest prospects in world football — and is still the sixth most expensive player in history following his £63m transfer to the Bernabeu.
Rodriguez performances at the 2014 World Cup earned him his big-money move.
However, is mainly used as a squad player under Zinedine Zidane and didn’t feature in the victorious Champions League final.
Angel Di Maria
The most expensive footballer of all time — in terms of accumulative transfers.
Di Maria was the star at Benfica and earned a move to Real Madrid.
Having lost his place, he became United’s most-expensive ever signing but struggled in England.
Moved to PSG where he has once again flourished.
Nani
Move to Valencia earlier this summer.
Had the world at his feet when he move to United in 2007, but failed to take the opportunity with both hands.
Impressed as Portugal won Euro 2016.
Strikers
Diego Costa, Chelsea
Spaniard has blown hot and cold since moving to the Premier League.
Costa was a monster in his first season as he was nominated for PFA Player of the Year.
But he struggled and looked overweight in his second term — and could return to Atletico Madrid this summer.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid
Europe’s stand-out performer this year.
He was the lynchpin as both his club and country were crowned champions of Europe.
Ronaldo is favourite to add to his three Ballons d’Or this year.
Manager: Jose Mourinho, Manchester United
Has a strong claim to be the greatest manager in the world.
Mourinho won the Champions League twice — with Porto and Inter Milan.
However, he has to rebuild his reputation after a disastrous season at Chelsea.