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Ronaldo, Messi & Neymar lead the line in Rio Ferdinand's FIFA 18 Squad Battle team

Pity any defender that has the misfortune to play against the forward line Rio Ferdinand has picked in FIFA 18!

The former Manchester United defender pulled no punches in picking arguably the three best attackers in the game for his Squad Battle line-up. 

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar make the cut, with Brazil legend Ronaldo lurking on the bench as a luxury supersub should even more goals be needed. 

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Rio Ferdinand FIFA squad battles

Further back Ferdinand himself features alongside Sergio Ramos in the middle of defence, with David de Gea playing between the posts.

The Spain goalkeeper is one of just two current United players to make an appearance, alongside Paul Pogba. 

Rio Ferdinand FIFA squad battles

Instead, with Marcelo roaming the left flank and Luka Modric also in the team, there is a big Real Madrid influence — and with that trio up front Rio certainly has put together a fearsome line-up.

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