Team of the year
The best XI of 2002
The highest-rated eleven from every 2002 squad across six leagues, in a 4-3-3. Computed, not voted — argue accordingly.
Goalkeeper
- Gianluigi Buffon Juventus · GK91
Defence
- Paolo Maldini AC Milan · DEF92
- Roberto Carlos Real Madrid · DEF90
- Fabio Cannavaro Inter Milan · DEF90
- Alessandro Nesta AC Milan · DEF90
Midfield
- Zinedine Zidane Real Madrid · MID94
- Luís Figo Real Madrid · MID91
- Steven Gerrard Liverpool · MID90
Attack
- Thierry Henry Arsenal · FWD93
- Giovane Élber Bayern Munich · FWD93
- Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United · FWD92
Ratings are original to 38-0, computed from public signals; they are opinions, not facts.