Team of the year
The best XI of 2009
The highest-rated eleven from every 2009 squad across six leagues, in a 4-3-3. Computed, not voted — argue accordingly.
Goalkeeper
- Manuel Neuer Schalke 04 · GK94
Defence
- Sergio Ramos Real Madrid · DEF91
- Nemanja Vidić Manchester United · DEF90
- Rio Ferdinand Manchester United · DEF90
- Yaya Touré Manchester City · DEF90
Midfield
- Luka Modrić Tottenham Hotspur · MID94
- Andrés Iniesta Barcelona · MID94
- Xavi Hernández Barcelona · MID94
Attack
- Lionel Messi Barcelona · FWD97
- Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid · FWD96
- Thierry Henry Barcelona · FWD95
Ratings are original to 38-0, computed from public signals; they are opinions, not facts.