When it comes to judging players, there are not too many more qualified than Kaka. The 2007 Ballon d'Or winner and FIFA World Player of the Year, beating Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to the accolade that season, has selected the best eleven players he has played alongside or against for Sportsmail. It is a diverse mix of astonishing ability and experience from the different eras his career has spanned to date, from his humble beginnings at Sao Paulo in 2000 to joining MLS side Orlando City in 2014. Playing for AC Milan twice and Real Madrid in between has meant there are few of the planet's superstars of the past 15 years that he has not played for or against.Kaka has picked his best XI of players he has played with and againstThe Brazilian opts for five of his compatriots in his dream teamDefenders Paolo Maldini and Alessandro Nesta also make the cutZinedine Zidane and Andres Iniesta both part of a three-man midfield
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