Team of the year
The best XI of 2001
The highest-rated eleven from every 2001 squad across six leagues, in a 4-3-3. Computed, not voted — argue accordingly.
Goalkeeper
- Jerzy Dudek Liverpool · GK91
Defence
- Sami Hyypiä Liverpool · DEF92
- Roberto Carlos Real Madrid · DEF90
- Fabio Cannavaro Parma · DEF90
- Marcel Desailly Chelsea · DEF89
Midfield
- Zinedine Zidane Real Madrid · MID94
- Luís Figo Real Madrid · MID91
- Steven Gerrard Liverpool · MID90
Attack
- Thierry Henry Arsenal · FWD93
- Rivaldo Barcelona · FWD92
- Ronaldo Real Madrid · FWD92
Ratings are original to 38-0, computed from public signals; they are opinions, not facts.