Carolina Monteiro knows what it takes to build a winning team. She’s an international left-winger, tearing it up on the handball court for Benfica. But her journey in sports began with a different kind of ball, one she kicked around as a child. While her path eventually led her to handball, the love for football never faded. Now, she’s diving into the world of fantasy football, proving that a sharp mind for strategy crosses all sports boundaries.
This season marks Carolina’s first time playing Liga Record, a popular fantasy league. She didn’t just pick players at random. Carolina leaned heavily on the league’s official guide, calling it essential for putting together her ideal squad. “It has everything that is necessary to be able to make the ideal eleven for the league,” she explained, “from the players to the positions.” It seems even top athletes appreciate a good scouting report.
When it came to picking her team, Carolina went with the classic 4x3x3 formation. Her core strategy? Build around the strong backbone of her own club, Benfica. This makes sense. Who better to trust than the players you see day in and day out? She trusts their quality and potential.
Carolina believes Benfica had a fantastic summer, bringing in top-notch talent. “I think we strengthened with a lot of quality in this summer market,” she stated. “We have a young squad, but with pieces with some experience, who can be decisive for us to fight for the championship.” This isn’t just a fantasy league strategy; it’s a real-world assessment from an athlete who understands what makes a team tick.
Carolina Monteiro’s Liga Record XI:
- Trubin (Benfica)
- Bah (Benfica)
- Niakaté (Sp. Braga)
- Tomás Araújo (Benfica)
- Leonardo Lelo (Sp. Braga)
- Tomás Handel (V. Guimarães)
- Barrenechea (Benfica)
- Aursnes (Benfica)
- Pau Victor (Sp. Braga)
- Schjelderup (Benfica)
- Ivanovic (Benfica)