Team of the year
The best XI of 2004
The highest-rated eleven from every 2004 squad across six leagues, in a 4-3-3. Computed, not voted — argue accordingly.
Goalkeeper
- Iker Casillas Real Madrid · GK92
Defence
- Roberto Carlos Real Madrid · DEF92
- Rio Ferdinand Manchester United · DEF90
- Carles Puyol Barcelona · DEF90
- John Terry Chelsea · DEF89
Midfield
- Zinedine Zidane Real Madrid · MID96
- Xavi Hernández Barcelona · MID94
- Luís Figo Real Madrid · MID93
Attack
- Ronaldo Real Madrid · FWD96
- Thierry Henry Arsenal · FWD95
- Ronaldinho Barcelona · FWD95
Ratings are original to 38-0, computed from public signals; they are opinions, not facts.