With eight teams remaining in the Euro 2016, we take a look at the Best XI team of the quarter-finals. This squad consists of players who have been consistently impressive for their respective sides in the competition so far.
Goalkeeper
38-year-old legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon starts between the posts for his excellent saves for the Azzurri despite his age. He has managed to stop big names in the competition so far such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Alvaro Morata, Romelu Lukaku, Radja Nainggolan among others and that is why he deserves the number one spot.
38-years-old and Gianluigi Buffon is still at the top of his game.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 27, 2016
Legend. pic.twitter.com/NuBgzsfqfn
Defenders
The four players to create a shield behind Buffon include the Italian duo of Matteo Darmian and Leonardo Bonucci, Jerome Boateng of Germany, Potugal’s Marcelo and France’s Patrice Evra.
Jérôme Boateng has scored his first goal for #GER on his 63rd cap.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 26, 2016
What a hit, son! pic.twitter.com/DyffbXhsa1
Jerome Boateng had a pass accuracy of 86% against #SVK.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 28, 2016
One of the best at #EURO2016? pic.twitter.com/DT7T2dkxaY
Midfielders
At the heart of the midfield, Wales’ midfield wizard Aaron Ramsey starts alongside Paul Pogba of France. Belgian attacking midfielder Eden Hazard could be the best choice to supply the ball forward alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
GRAPHIC: Player of the Round of 16 - Eden Hazard #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/6nrbqreLD0
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) June 28, 2016
Forwards
Antoine Griezmann of France has already found the back of the net thrice in this competition, same as Wales’ Gareth Bale.
Antoine Griezmann has now scored 35 goals for club and country this season.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 26, 2016
Outstanding campaign. pic.twitter.com/3wKX35RHl1
#Bale trade tip from @WhoScored "Buy at £1.10" #Euro2016 #WalNir Your capital is at risk #Inplay pic.twitter.com/fTm35A10Zt
— BuaBook (@BuaBook) June 25, 2016
It is only fair if the two are paired together in the haunt for goals by forming a lethal partnership. Here is how the final best XI squad of the quarter-finals looks: