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
- Gianluigi Buffon Juventus · GK93
Defence
- Nemanja Vidić Manchester United · DEF90
- Rio Ferdinand Manchester United · DEF90
- Carles Puyol Barcelona · DEF90
- Sergio Ramos Real Madrid · DEF90
Midfield
- Luka Modrić Tottenham Hotspur · MID94
- Andrés Iniesta Barcelona · MID94
- Xavi Hernández Barcelona · MID94
Attack
- Lionel Messi Barcelona · FWD97
- Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United · FWD96
- Ronaldinho Barcelona · FWD95
Ratings are original to 38-0, computed from public signals; they are opinions, not facts.