Team of the year
The best XI of 2017
The highest-rated eleven from every 2017 squad across six leagues, in a 4-3-3. Computed, not voted — argue accordingly.
Goalkeeper
- David de Gea Manchester United · GK93
Defence
- Nicolás Otamendi Manchester City · DEF92
- Jordi Alba Barcelona · DEF90
- Paolo Maldini AC Milan · DEF90
- César Azpilicueta Chelsea · DEF89
Midfield
- Kevin De Bruyne Manchester City · MID92
- Andrés Iniesta Barcelona · MID92
- Luka Modrić Real Madrid · MID92
Attack
- Lionel Messi Barcelona · FWD95
- Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid · FWD94
- Mohamed Salah Liverpool · FWD93
Ratings are original to 38-0, computed from public signals; they are opinions, not facts.