The all-star selection includes four newcomers, a front line that needs no introduction and a record-breaking goalkeeper.
Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus & Italy)
At 38, Buffon is the oldest ever player to make the cut.
Returns to the Team of the Year after a nine-year absence!
Thirteen-year span between first and most recent selections is a record (Cristiano Ronaldo is on 12).
In the all-star XI for a fourth time, surpassing Manuel Neuer (3). Iker Casillas, with six, holds the record for goalkeeper selections.
Returns to the Team of the Year after a nine-year absence!
Thirteen-year span between first and most recent selections is a record (Cristiano Ronaldo is on 12).
In the all-star XI for a fourth time, surpassing Manuel Neuer (3). Iker Casillas, with six, holds the record for goalkeeper selections.
Defender: Jérôme Boateng (Bayern München & Germany)
Selected for the first time after a third successive nomination.
Previous Bayern defenders to have made the cut: Bixente Lizarazu, Patrik Andersson, David Alaba and Lahm
Previous Bayern defenders to have made the cut: Bixente Lizarazu, Patrik Andersson, David Alaba and Lahm
Defender: Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid & Spain)
Received more votes than any other player.
In the team for the sixth time, equalling Carles Puyol's record for a defender.
Fifth successive selection – no other defender has ever managed more than three in a row.
In the team for the sixth time, equalling Carles Puyol's record for a defender.
Fifth successive selection – no other defender has ever managed more than three in a row.
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