As the top leagues in Europe are approaching their final weeks, we have seen some stand out performers in each of the leagues. This line-up ...
As the top leagues in Europe are approaching their final weeks, we have seen some stand out performers in each of the leagues.
This line-up features a defence that has conceded less than 50 goals in 95 appearances in between them, a midfield that has contributed 98 goals and assists and a strike force that has 102 goals.
Here is the team of the year across Europe's top leagues...........
( NB: This line up is based on league performances only)
( NB: This line up is based on league performances only)
GK: Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich)
The German shot stopper has shown in another season again why he is the best goal keeper in the world with his consistent performances for Bayern Munich this season.
His 19 clean sheets in 29 Bundesliga games helped Bayern retain their title this season and making it their 24th title.
DF: Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea)
Alongside John Terry and Eden Hazard, the right back is the only player to have featured in all 35 Premier League matches for Chelsea so far.
His solid performances at the back made sure Chelsea kept 17 clean sheets this season. He has also been instrumental at the other end of the pitch as his 4 goals and 5 assists have helped in delivering the title to Chelsea for the first time since 2010.
DF: John Terry (Chelsea)
The leader of Chelsea's title winning side, Terry has played all minutes in the Premiership for the champions making himself the second player, after Roy Keane to captain 4 Premier League winning squads.
DF: Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid)
Influential at both ends of the pitch, Sergio Ramos has been the cog of Madrid's defence as they plan to win the La Liga for the first time since 2012.
RMF: Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich)
Before injury struck, the flying Dutchman was the best player in the Bundesliga. His 17 goals and 7 assists in 21 appearances propelled Bayern to the top of the league before he sustained a stomach muscle injury on March 22nd.
CMF: Kevin De Bruyne (Wolfsburg)
A surprise inclusion considering the fact that Chelsea offloaded him last summer after failing to impress but De Bruyne has lit up the Bundesliga this season with Wolfsburg.
He has contributed 10 goals and 20 assists in 31appearances so far helping his side to 2nd on the table.
CMF: Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea)
Fabregas is the driving force of this title winning Chelsea side on his return to the Premier League. With 17 assists in 31 league appearances, the Spaniard is on course to break the record for most assists in a season (20 by Thierry Henry during the 2002/2003 season).
LMF: Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
The undisputed star of Chelsea's title winning side, Hazard's all round performance has kept Chelsea on top of the table from day one.
His 14 goals and 8 assists in 35 appearances have also earned him the PFA player of theYear. It is just a matter of time before the likes of Real Madrid and Paris Saint Germain start calling.
FW: Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
He needs no introduction; Lionel Messi's 40 goals have helped the Catalans to the top of the Liga table. He has also proven to be a great supplier as he has contributed 19 assists.
He has put himself in contention for the Pichichi award and the Ballon D'or once again.
FW: Carlos Tevez (Juventus)
This season, Carlos Tevez has established himself as one of Europe's top marksmen again. His 20 goals and 7 assists have delivered a fourth successive Scudetto for the Turin giants and by so doing becoming the first player to score 20 league goals since Alessandro Del Piero in the 2007/2008 season.
FW: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
This line up can never be complete without him. CR7's 42 goals have put him in the forefront of the Pichichi race.
He has also contributed 15 assists this season making it the first time he has clicked double figure assists in his Blancos career doing all this in 31 league appearances.
