Team of the year
The best XI of 2021
The highest-rated eleven from every 2021 squad across six leagues, in a 4-3-3. Computed, not voted — argue accordingly.
Goalkeeper
- Manuel Neuer Bayern Munich · GK90
Defence
- Virgil van Dijk Liverpool · DEF94
- Marquinhos Paris Saint-Germain · DEF88
- Achraf Hakimi Paris Saint-Germain · DEF87
- Mats Hummels Borussia Dortmund · DEF87
Midfield
- Kevin De Bruyne Manchester City · MID94
- Neymar Paris Saint-Germain · MID94
- Rodri Manchester City · MID91
Attack
- Cristiano Ronaldo Juventus · FWD96
- Kylian Mbappé Paris Saint-Germain · FWD95
- Mohamed Salah Liverpool · FWD94
Ratings are original to 38-0, computed from public signals; they are opinions, not facts.