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
- Gianluigi Buffon Juventus · GK93
Defence
- Paolo Maldini AC Milan · DEF93
- Roberto Carlos Real Madrid · DEF92
- Fabio Cannavaro Parma · DEF92
- Lilian Thuram Juventus · DEF91
Midfield
- Zinedine Zidane Real Madrid · MID96
- Luís Figo Real Madrid · MID93
- Pavel Nedvěd Juventus · MID92
Attack
- Ronaldo Real Madrid · FWD96
- Thierry Henry Arsenal · FWD95
- Rivaldo Barcelona · FWD94
Ratings are original to 38-0, computed from public signals; they are opinions, not facts.