Thiago Alcantara selects Pedri among his dream midfield trio
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Thiago Alcantara named his dream midfield trio during a conversation with Rio Ferdinand, placing Barcelona's Pedri at the top of his list. Thiago, a former player and current coach, praised Pedri as the best midfielder in the world, comparing his influence on the game to that of Andres Iniesta. Alongside Pedri, Thiago selected Vitinha of Paris Saint-Germain and Declan Rice of Arsenal. This highlights the recognition of Pedri's skill and impact in contemporary soccer.
- •Thiago Alcantara included Pedri in his dream midfield trio.
- •He emphasized Pedri's exceptional skills and decision-making.
- •Vitinha from Paris Saint-Germain and Declan Rice from Arsenal complete his selection.
- •Thiago compared Pedri's playing style to Andres Iniesta.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Thiago Alcantara names ‘best in the world’ Barcelona star Pedri in his dream midfield three
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