UEFA’s nominees for the team of the year have been released and here’s a best XI made up of those on their short-list.
Goalkeeper – Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich & Germany)
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Rock solid keeper collected World Cup and Bundesliga crowns in 2014.
Left-Back – David Alaba (Bayern Munich & Austria)
Consistent youngster secures left-back berth.
Centre-Back – Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid & Spain)
Bernabeu star played his part in Champions League success and helped Real to the top of La Liga this term.
Centre-Back – Diego Godin (Atletico Madrid & Uruguay)
Rock solid Uruguayan was pivotal of Vicente Calderon side’s La Liga title triumph.
Right-Back – Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich & Germany)
Veteran German has at times been used in a midfield role but we elect to use him in his familiar right-back spot.
Midfield – Toni Kroos (Bayern Munich/Real Madrid & Germany)
World Cup winner and Bundesliga triumphs before adapting swiftly to life in La Liga.
Midfield – Paul Pogba (Juventus & France)
Rangy Frenchman has been in superb form for club and country in 2014.
Midfield – Luka Modric (Real Madrid & Croatia)
Metronome like Croat has been in superb form for Real Madrid.
Left-Attack – Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid & Portugal)
Unstoppable Portuguese star has been scoring goals for fun.
Striker – Diego Costa (Atletico Madrid/Chelsea & Spain)
Brazilian born Spaniard helped Atletico to the La Liga title and has wasted no time in making an impact at Chelsea.
Right-Attack – Lionel Messi (Barcelona & Argentina)
Good World Cup showing and as consistent as ever in Barca colours.