The former Manchester United favourite came across most of the biggest names in the game during his glittering career and, when speaking to the official programme for his 2011 testimonial, he selected a team made up of those opponents who had impressed him most.
There were once-Old Trafford colleagues, in addition to rivals included in his select side and it is fair to say it would take some beating!
Take a look below at the players chosen by the ex-England star, when he took on the challenge 13 years ago...
1. Edwin van der Sar (Netherlands)
"A brilliant keeper who always did well when we played against him at Fulham, so I was delighted when he came to us.