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
- Víctor Valdés Barcelona · GK92
Defence
- John Terry Chelsea · DEF90
- Fabio Cannavaro Juventus · DEF90
- Paolo Maldini AC Milan · DEF90
- Alessandro Nesta AC Milan · DEF90
Midfield
- Luka Modrić Tottenham Hotspur · MID92
- Andrés Iniesta Barcelona · MID92
- Kaká Real Madrid · MID92
Attack
- Lionel Messi Barcelona · FWD95
- Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid · FWD94
- Thierry Henry Barcelona · FWD93
Ratings are original to 38-0, computed from public signals; they are opinions, not facts.