Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has raised eyebrows by omitting Cristiano Ronaldo from his combined Premier League and Bundesliga legends XI, opting instead for his former teammate Franck Ribery in the prestigious selection.

The 35-year-old German forward displayed clear bias toward Bundesliga players during a recent interview with GOAL, where he was tasked with selecting between legendary players from both leagues for each position on the pitch.

In a striking demonstration of loyalty to his German football roots, Muller selected only one Premier League player in his entire XI - current Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany, who previously captained Manchester City to multiple Premier League titles.

For the goalkeeper position, Muller chose his longtime Bayern and Germany teammate Manuel Neuer over Chelsea legend Petr Cech. His defensive selections included Kompany alongside David Alaba, Phillip Lahm, and Mats Hummels, overlooking Premier League icons like Rio Ferdinand, Ashley Cole, Kyle Walker, and Lucio.

The midfield composition further reflected Muller's Bundesliga preference, as he selected Michael Ballack, Bastian Schweinsteiger, and Thiago Alcantara over Premier League midfield maestros Yaya Toure, Steven Gerrard, and David Silva.

Perhaps most controversially, Muller's attacking trio featured Ribery, Arjen Robben, and Robert Lewandowski, leaving no room for global superstars Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, and Thierry Henry - all of whom left indelible marks on the Premier League.

This selection has sparked debate among football fans, particularly given Ronaldo's extraordinary achievements during his time at Manchester United, where he won three Premier League titles and his first Ballon d'Or before cementing his legendary status at Real Madrid.

Muller's choices reflect his deep connection to Bayern Munich, where he has spent his entire professional career, winning numerous Bundesliga titles and Champions League trophies alongside many of his selected teammates.