Dani Carvajal, a veteran of Real Madrid, has played alongside some of the best footballers in history, but when asked to list his top three, he had no trouble.

Carvajal, 31, has won five Champions Leagues and arrived just in time for his team to experience their most prosperous spell since the 1960s. That includes winning three consecutive Champions Leagues, two of which were eight years apart.

Carvajal chose the three that had affected him most while speaking on Universo Valdano, which was carried on Marca.

Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric, and Cristiano Ronaldo. They are individuals that converse with you while you must be aware of all five of your senses and take notes.

Although their quality will undoubtedly play a significant role in his decisions, he preferred to draw attention to the trio’s productivity.

“You see them arriving at 6 a.m. and getting ready to train… It is harsh. Luka has moreover been successful in leading a tiny nation to a World Cup final. He practically trod on lead when he arrived, and it’s amazing how he managed to defeat everyone.

As for being remembered as one of the best in his position to perform at the Santiago Bernabeu, Carvajal would go on to declare as much.

Carvajal might be the last man standing for Carlo Ancelotti because Toni Kroos and Luka Modric started the season on the bench. His advantage of having two years on the German and six on the Croatian is unavoidable.