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
- Víctor Valdés Barcelona · GK92
Defence
- Paolo Maldini AC Milan · DEF92
- Roberto Carlos Real Madrid · DEF90
- Fabio Cannavaro Real Madrid · DEF90
- Ricardo Carvalho Chelsea · DEF89
Midfield
- Andrés Iniesta Barcelona · MID92
- Kaká AC Milan · MID92
- Dirk Kuyt Liverpool · MID91
Attack
- Lionel Messi Barcelona · FWD95
- Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United · FWD94
- Thierry Henry Arsenal · FWD93
Ratings are original to 38-0, computed from public signals; they are opinions, not facts.