Team of the year
The best XI of 2006
The highest-rated eleven from every 2006 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
- Alessandro Nesta AC Milan · DEF91
- Nemanja Vidić Manchester United · DEF90
- Rio Ferdinand Manchester United · DEF90
Midfield
- Xavi Hernández Barcelona · MID94
- Kaká AC Milan · MID94
- Steven Gerrard Liverpool · MID92
Attack
- Lionel Messi Barcelona · FWD96
- Ronaldo Real Madrid · FWD96
- Thierry Henry Arsenal · FWD95
Ratings are original to 38-0, computed from public signals; they are opinions, not facts.