Team of the year
The best XI of 1997
The highest-rated eleven from every 1997 squad across six leagues, in a 4-3-3. Computed, not voted — argue accordingly.
Goalkeeper
- Gianluigi Buffon Parma · GK91
Defence
- Paolo Maldini AC Milan · DEF92
- Roberto Carlos Real Madrid · DEF90
- Fabio Cannavaro Parma · DEF90
- Lothar Matthäus Bayern Munich · DEF90
Midfield
- Zinedine Zidane Juventus · MID94
- Luís Figo Barcelona · MID91
- Xavi Hernández Barcelona · MID90
Attack
- Rivaldo Barcelona · FWD92
- Ronaldo Inter Milan · FWD92
- George Weah AC Milan · FWD92
Ratings are original to 38-0, computed from public signals; they are opinions, not facts.