The Cage 2.0: the new Cerberus Van Dijk, Vidal e Aubameyang

Cerberus is perhaps one of the most successful names in The Secret Tournament. In Greek mythology, Cerberus was a giant three-headed mastiff placed to protect the Underworld. The dog's heads represent past, present and future and it is precisely this aspect that pushed, in 2000, Terry Gilliam to choose Edgar Davids, Lilian Thuram and Sylvain Wiltord as members of a tough and difficult to overcome team: the two former Juventus represent the very concepts of solidity, hardness and determination. Wiltord was the offensive reference point, a quality player who knew how to range across the attacking front. Even though they were giving something to their opponents, the Cerberus were indeed all over the field and put anyone in trouble.

Replacing them was not easy, but we tried to give the team the same balance and verve as the players of the past. It was a different football, a rougher and less technical football, a football where the roles - and the related skills - were the basis of each tactical strategy. Today, however, where those who defend must know how to set, who sets must know how to fit in with the right times and who finalizes must be able to fall back on defense, the Cerberus are much more prepared. Virgil van Dikj, Arturo Vidal and Pierre Aubameyang are Cerberus 2.0.

CERBERUS 2.0

Virgil van Dijk

Currently the strongest center in the world, winner of the Champions League in 2019, named footballer of the year for the Premier League, UEFA and finalist for the Ballon d'Or. A wall with the feet of a dancer: if the physical size could suggest the idea of an aggressive player, instead we find ourselves in front of an intelligent defender, lover of the clean intervention and excellent sprinter. Dutch of Surinamese origins, following the escape of his father at a young age he decided - once he turned professional - not to carry his surname on his back, leaving only "Virgil", a name that is rather fashionable.