Mohamed Salah made the cut: Francesco Totti just named his ultimate starting XI

Italian football legend Francesco Totti has selected his all-time best starting XI of former teammates, naming Egyptian star Mohamed Salah in a formidable attacking trio according to Italian outlet RsiSports.

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A legendary career in Rome

Totti spent his entire club career at AS Roma from 1993 to 2017 while also representing the Italian national team at the senior level between 1998 and 2006.

During his illustrious career, the "King of Rome" secured five major club trophies, one Serie A title, two Coppa Italia crowns and two Supercoppa Italiana victories, alongside winning the 2006 FIFA World Cup with the Italy national team.

Salah and Totti's connection

Throughout his 24 year professional journey, Totti shared the pitch with several generations of world-class talent. His ultimate lineup heavily features players he competed alongside at both club and international levels.

Trabzonspor and Egypt star Mohamed Salah who played alongside Totti at the Stadio Olimpico for two seasons between 2015 and 2017, earned a prestigious spot in the elite team.

The pair formed a strong connection during the final years of Totti's career before the Italian's retirement.

Totti’s ultimate starting XI

The legendary playmaker opted for a lineup filled with Serie A royalty and World Cup winners:

• Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Buffon
• Defenders: Vincent Candela, Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Nesta, Cafu
• Midfielders: Daniele De Rossi, Andrea Pirlo, Alessandro Del Piero
• Forwards: Mohamed Salah, Gabriel Batistuta, Francesco Totti

Khaled Hegazy |

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