JOSE MOURINHO has managed some of the game’s greatest players.

He has won major trophies at Porto, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and now Manchester United.

12 Jose Mourinho celebrates his finest hour after completing Treble with Inter in 2010 Credit: Getty Images

So picking his all-time XI is quite a difficult ask.

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Uefa.com gave it a go — and there are some stellar names missing out.

Here’s who made the cut in a 4-3-3 formation, via PassioneInter.com.

Goalkeeper

Petr Cech, Chelsea

12 Petr Cech made himself a Premier League legend during early time at Chelsea Credit: AP:Associated Press

The current Arsenal stopper — who Mourinho bombed out of Chelsea in the summer of 2015 — beats off a host of other top goalkeepers.

Vitor Baia, Julio Cesar, Iker Casillas, Thibaut Courtois and even David De Gea all make a decent case for recognition.

But it’s Cech who gets the nod after three Premier League titles, three League Cup successes and an FA Cup win in 2007.

Defence

Javier Zanetti, Inter Milan

12 Captain Javier Zanetti celebrates as Inter Milan win Serie A title in 2009-10 Credit: AP:Associated Press

Deployed mainly in central midfield by Mourinho, but played the majority of his career at right-back.

Paulo Ferreira was voted Europe’s best right-back at Porto in 2003, but struggled after he followed The Special One to Chelsea — while Maicon was his rock at Inter.

Zanetti was Mourinho’s captain when Inter won the famous Treble in 2010.



John Terry, Chelsea

12 John Terry was Jose Mourinho's inspirational skipper in both Chelsea spells Credit: Getty Images

One of the shoo-ins — despite the intense competition.

Jorge Costa was Mourinho’s inspirational captain at Porto, while Walter Samuel was aptly nicknamed ‘The Wall’ and Pepe was a stalwart at Real Madrid.

However, it’s his Mourinho’s Chelsea skipper, Terry, who gets his place in the team.

Ricardo Carvalho, Porto, Chelsea, Real Madrid

12 Ricardo Carvalho in action during first spell under Jose Mourinho at Porto Credit: Getty Images

A tough call, but Carvalho’s class was often overlooked due to the dominant style of his centre-back partner at Stamford Bridge.

The classy Portuguese defender followed Mourinho to three clubs and they won countless trophies together.

Sergio Ramos and Lucio are among the big names omitted.

Ashley Cole, Chelsea

12 Jose Mourinho presents Ashley Cole after his move from Arsenal to Chelsea Credit: AP:Associated Press

His class is without question — but he only spent one year under Mourinho.

Cole moved to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2006 and Avram Grant came just after the start of the following season.

Together, they won the League Cup and FA Cup, but Cristian Chivu and Marcelo will feel they had a strong case for their efforts under Mourinho.

Midfield

Esteban Cambiasso, Inter Milan

12 Esteban Cambiasso celebrates after scoring for Inter against Chelsea in 2010 Credit: AP

Another tough call, especially with Claude Makelele effectively inventing the role under Mourinho at Chelsea.

But Cambiasso was world class at Inter Milan, and a rock in the Treble-winning side of 2010.

Michael Ballack, Luka Modric and Michael Essien are other potential candidates for this position.

Frank Lampard, Chelsea

12 Frank Lampard scored the goals which clinched the Premier League title in 2005 Credit: PA:Press Association

A player completely re-defined under Mourinho who became regarded as one of the game’s best midfielders.

Lampard finished as runner-up to Ronaldinho in the running for the 2005 Ballon d’Or award and his goal scoring class was unrivalled from his position.

Won two league titles, two League Cups, an FA Cup and reached three Champions League semi-finals under Mourinho.

Deco, Porto

12 Deco scores a sublime goal for Porto in the 2004 Champions League final victory Credit: AP:Associated Press

Mourinho’s playmaker at Porto, who became regarded as one of the classiest midfielders on the planet.

Deco finished behind Andriy Shevchenko in the Ballon d’Or running in 2004, having won the Champions League under The Special One, having netted in the final.

Wesley Sneijder will feel aggrieved, having been key for Inter in 2010.

Forwards

Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid

12 Cristiano Ronaldo is the only Real Madrid player to make it in Jose Mourinho's XI Credit: Reuters

They may not have got along as well as they would have liked — but Ronaldo was undoubtedly the best player Mourinho managed.

Together, they won the 2011 Copa del Rey and 2012 La Liga title.

Ronaldo is the only Real Madrid player to make the team, and beats Eden Hazard.

Didier Drogba, Chelsea

12 Didier Drogba became one of the most feared strikers on the planet under Jose Mourinho Credit: PA:Press Association

The ultimate Mourinho player, who rejoined the Blues to the Portuguese boss’ second spell — and won a third league title.

Diego Costa, Karim Benzema and Samuel Eto’o were other viable candidates.

But Drogba was an intelligent and incredibly strong striker who Mourinho transformed into one the best around.

Gabriel Milito, Inter Milan

12 Gabiel Milito scored twice in 2010 Champions League final victory in Madrid Credit: PA:Press Association

Makes the team courtesy of the two goals he scored in the 2010 Champions League final victory.

There have been several better strikers who have been omitted — such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic — but few had the influence Milito had.

In 2010, the Argentine netted the goal which clinched the Serie A title on the final day of the season, the Coppa Italia winner and both goals in the Madrid showpiece.

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