Team of the year
The best XI of 1999
The highest-rated eleven from every 1999 squad across six leagues, in a 4-3-3. Computed, not voted — argue accordingly.
Goalkeeper
- Gianluigi Buffon Parma · GK89
Defence
- Paolo Maldini AC Milan · DEF90
- Roberto Carlos Real Madrid · DEF88
- Alessandro Nesta SS Lazio · DEF88
- Fabio Cannavaro Parma · DEF88
Midfield
- Zinedine Zidane Juventus · MID92
- Xavi Hernández Barcelona · MID90
- Luís Figo Barcelona · MID89
Attack
- Ronaldo Inter Milan · FWD92
- Thierry Henry Arsenal · FWD91
- George Weah Chelsea · FWD90
Ratings are original to 38-0, computed from public signals; they are opinions, not facts.