Team of the year
The best XI of 2011
The highest-rated eleven from every 2011 squad across six leagues, in a 4-3-3. Computed, not voted — argue accordingly.
Goalkeeper
- Joe Hart Manchester City · GK92
Defence
- Łukasz Piszczek Borussia Dortmund · DEF91
- Yaya Touré Manchester City · DEF90
- Giorgio Chiellini Juventus · DEF90
- Stephan Lichtsteiner Juventus · 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
- Wayne Rooney Manchester United · FWD92
Ratings are original to 38-0, computed from public signals; they are opinions, not facts.