It’s the most love filled day of the year and one thing that is definitely loved is a team of 11 football players based on how romantic their names sound.
Joe Hart
Joe Hart spent most of his career in a relationship with Manchester City but was pushed aside when a new man (Pep Guardiola) entered the picture.
Although he wasn’t loved much by Pep, he had a place in many people hearts making him a key player in this valentines day team.
Danny Rose
Danny Rose had the dream first date with Tottenham Hotspur as he scored a beautiful volley from range against Arsenal which ended up being the decisive goal.
A rose on valentines day is a very special thing to receive, so that makes Danny Rose the perfect player for the list.
Vágner Love
This Brazilian forward played for the likes of CSKA Moscow, Monaco and Alanyaspor and he is set to play for Valentines day XI with the name Love.
Angel Di Maria
Di Maria is a World Cup and Champions League winner but he also wins a spot on this list for having the first name Angel.
In this context, he is an angel of love, but on the pitch, he is an angel of stunning intricate tricks, skills and superb finesse.
Valentino Livramento
This former Southampton player has the perfect name for valentines day, and makes a brilliant full back to pair with Danny Rose.
Valentino Livramento has insane speed on the flanks which would make him the perfect valentine as he will have all the gifts ready with pace.
Tim Flowers
He makes up the second goalkeeper on this list, but him or Hart can argue like a married couple about who goes in the net and who has to play outfield.
You can’t have a bunch of Tim flowers for Valentines day but luckily, you can have a bunch colourful flowers.
Peter Ndlovu
Pronounced nd-love, Peter Ndlovu’s name certainly fits this romantic themed XI, and you could even make an Ndlovu XI as he has 13 kids of his own to pick from.
Not only did he get busy loving his partner, he also got busy becoming the first African to play in the premier league and he is also has one of the most loving names the league has seen
Brian “Choccy” McClair
A nice little valentines day treat is a chocolate eclair and that same treat is how Brian McClair picked up the nickname “Choccy’ from the fans.
They thought it made his name sound like chocolate eclair and that is perfect for me because it means he makes it into the valentines day XI.
Kern Cupid
There isn’t much information online about this Trinidadian player but what we do know is that his name is a match made in heaven for this list.
He probably didn’t fly around the pitch completely naked with a bow and arrow like his name would suggest but there isn’t actually any proof he didn’t do this.
Rob Holding
Rob Holding is a bit of a stretch for this one but like his hairline after a trip to Turkey, i think I’ve recovered this well.
Holding your valentine in your arms after a lovely date watching Brighton vs Chelsea this evening will mark the perfect end to valentines day… almost.
Christian Fuchs
And what would a Valentines Day be without Fuchs at the end?
