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
- 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 Juventus · MID92
Attack
- Thierry Henry Arsenal · FWD95
- Rivaldo Barcelona · FWD94
- Ronaldo Inter Milan · FWD93
Ratings are original to 38-0, computed from public signals; they are opinions, not facts.