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 · GK94
Defence
- Virgil van Dijk Southampton · DEF93
- Sergio Ramos Real Madrid · DEF91
- Gerard Piqué Barcelona · DEF90
- Yaya Touré Manchester City · DEF89
Midfield
- Kevin De Bruyne Manchester City · MID94
- Neymar Barcelona · MID94
- Luka Modrić Real Madrid · MID94
Attack
- Lionel Messi Barcelona · FWD97
- Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid · FWD96
- Mohamed Salah Liverpool · FWD94
Ratings are original to 38-0, computed from public signals; they are opinions, not facts.