Team of the year
The best XI of 2008
The highest-rated eleven from every 2008 squad across six leagues, in a 4-3-3. Computed, not voted — argue accordingly.
Goalkeeper
- Manuel Neuer Schalke 04 · GK92
Defence
- Paolo Maldini AC Milan · DEF92
- Nemanja Vidić Manchester United · DEF90
- Fabio Cannavaro Real Madrid · DEF90
- John Terry Chelsea · DEF89
Midfield
- Dirk Kuyt Liverpool · MID93
- Luka Modrić Tottenham Hotspur · MID92
- Andrés Iniesta Barcelona · MID92
Attack
- Lionel Messi Barcelona · FWD95
- Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United · FWD94
- Ronaldinho AC Milan · FWD93
Ratings are original to 38-0, computed from public signals; they are opinions, not facts.