Team of the year
The best XI of 2012
The highest-rated eleven from every 2012 squad across six leagues, in a 4-3-3. Computed, not voted — argue accordingly.
Goalkeeper
- Joe Hart Manchester City · GK94
Defence
- Yaya Touré Manchester City · DEF90
- Paolo Maldini AC Milan · DEF90
- Javi Martínez Bayern Munich · DEF90
- Leighton Baines Everton · DEF89
Midfield
- Andrés Iniesta Barcelona · MID92
- Luka Modrić Real Madrid · MID92
- Kaká Real Madrid · MID92
Attack
- Lionel Messi Barcelona · FWD95
- Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid · FWD94
- Robert Lewandowski Borussia Dortmund · FWD92
Ratings are original to 38-0, computed from public signals; they are opinions, not facts.