Mali, recently, left the Africa Cup of Nations undefeated. In a way, it is sad and blatant that a lottery has to decide a winner. But for Mali it is also the end of a generation. Seydou Keita (35) has been carrying the team through it's most successful international era. And he won't last much longer. In appreciation, I want to make a Mali all-time XI. But I have no idea on the back four. Adama Tamboura seems to be the only undisputed selectee in recent years. Who should we feature?
let's get some centerback options in here: -Kidian Diallo -Djimi Traoré -Sammy Traoré -Souleymane Diamoutene -Cédric Kanté -Zoumana Kamara -Adama Coulibaly -Molla Wague
*Zoumana Camara apparently played for france and thus never for Mali. Adama Coulibaly clearly seems to be the best cb of modern times, as far as ratings are concerned. Perhaps Kidian Diallo should accompany him?
right back: -Souleymane Diamoutene -Fousseiny Diawara -Ousmane Coulibaly -Drissa Diakité none of the modern players above has a good club record, although drissa diakité has played many seasons in ligue 1. ousmane coulibaly still has a few years ahead of him and has already enjoyed the most success with the national team. this really feels like the weakest position of the team. any feedback here is highly appreciated.