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
- Oliver Kahn Bayern Munich · GK93
Defence
- Paolo Maldini AC Milan · DEF94
- Roberto Carlos Real Madrid · DEF92
- Fabio Cannavaro Parma · DEF92
- Marcel Desailly Chelsea · DEF91
Midfield
- Zinedine Zidane Juventus · MID96
- Luís Figo Barcelona · MID93
- Pavel Nedvěd SS Lazio · MID92
Attack
- Rivaldo Barcelona · FWD94
- Roberto Baggio Bologna F.C. · FWD94
- George Weah AC Milan · FWD94
Ratings are original to 38-0, computed from public signals; they are opinions, not facts.