Team of the year
The best XI of 2016
The highest-rated eleven from every 2016 squad across six leagues, in a 4-3-3. Computed, not voted — argue accordingly.
Goalkeeper
- Manuel Neuer Bayern Munich · GK92
Defence
- Virgil van Dijk Southampton · DEF92
- David Alaba Bayern Munich · DEF92
- Gary Cahill Chelsea · DEF91
- Diego Godín Atlético Madrid · DEF90
Midfield
- Alexis Sánchez Arsenal · MID92
- Kevin De Bruyne Manchester City · MID92
- Neymar Barcelona · MID92
Attack
- Lionel Messi Barcelona · FWD95
- Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid · FWD94
- Robert Lewandowski Bayern Munich · FWD92
Ratings are original to 38-0, computed from public signals; they are opinions, not facts.