Team of the season so far for your league...

Calcio Debate: Serie A Team Of The Season So Far

With Serie A currently in its winter break, Carlo Garganese offers his team of the season so far.

Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus) – Julio Cesar and Sebastien Frey will feel they have every right to own this position, however the truth is that Buffon has pulled off numerous world-class saves so far this campaign. The stop from Tommaso Rocchi in week 16 was one of the greatest saves I have ever seen.

Right Back: Maicon (Inter) – Maicon has been in stunning form for Inter and is now arguably the best right wing-back in the world along with Sevilla’s Daniel Alves. His defensive qualities, like most Brazilians could do with a little improvement, however he more than makes up for this offensively.

Centre Back: Ivan Cordoba (Inter) – The Colombian ‘Jack-in-the-box’ has been an absolute colossus for Inter this season and is one of the key reasons why they have conceded just nine goals in 17 games. The best defender in Serie A so far this term.

Centre Back: Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus) – Chiellini edges out Inter’s Walter Samuel and Fiorentina’s Alessandro Gamberini for a spot alongside Cordoba. The Juve man has been a revelation ever since switching into the centre of defence from his natural left back position. Chiellini’s heart, determination, and character has symbolized everything that the Bianconeri are about.

Left Back: Juan Manuel Vargas (Catania) – The Peruvian international joined Catania from Colon de Santa Fe in 2006 and has proved a massive hit in Serie A. European giants such as Juventus, Liverpool and Roma are all interested in the 24-year-old who surely has a big career ahead of him.

Centre Midfield: Javier Zanetti (Inter) – The Nerazzurri captain has been consistently world class for more than a decade, and at the age of 34 he is showing no signs of slowing down. Inter may not be a very popular side at the moment, however I think you will struggle to find anyone who dislikes Il Trattore. Brilliant Player.

Centre Midfield: Daniele De Rossi (Roma) – Despite sitting in second position in the Serie A table, few Roma players have really stood out on an individual level. The Giallorossi, despite containing numerous great players, have shown a real team unity, and no one has held this together better than De Rossi. Surely the heir to Francesco Totti as the symbol of the club.

Centre Midfield: Esteban Cambiasso (Inter) – Undoubtedly the best defensive midfielder in world football currently. Cambiasso reminds me very much of Didier Deschamps during his pomp, and he has been just as crucial to Inter’s success this season, as the Frenchman was to Juventus’ triumphs during the Marcello Lippi years.

Trequartista: Cristiano Doni (Atalanta) – If we are talking about consistency then Doni is another player who has excelled over the years. The veteran is as prolific a goalscoring midfielder as Frank Lampard is in the English Premiership. The Italian has hit the back of the net seven times in 12 games and has been a key factor in Atalanta’s fine season so far.

Centre Forward: David Trezeguet (Juventus) – This selection was a no-brainer when you consider that Trezeguet has made the best start to a club season in his entire career. Undoubtedly the best finisher in world football at the moment, the fact that he cannot get into Raymond Domenech’s French squad is quite frankly an insult. With 13 goals, he is the Capocannonieri leader.

Centre Forward: Julio Cruz (Inter) – It was a straight battle out of Cruz and Zlatan Ibrahimovic for the spot alongside Trezeguet, however the Argentine wins the fight. While Ibra has shown a tendency to under-perform in the big games, Cruz has produced his best during these matches, scoring against Juventus, Milan, Roma and Fiorentina. With 10 goals he is second top-scorer in the league behind Trezeguet.

Formation: 4-3-1-2:
.......................... Buffon
Maicon..... Cordoba .... Chiellini.... Vargas
...... Zanetti... Cambiasso.... De Rossi
........................... Doni
..............Trezeguet.... Cruz

2008: De Guzman's year wrote:What a defensive line-up.

Since 1888 wrote:Eredivisie:

---------Stekelenburg
Braafheid-Salcido-deCler
--------------Gio
------Engelaar-Pranjic
----------deGuzman
Makaay----Hunt---Nevland

Since 1888 wrote:Only ones sure of getting in the team are Salcido, de Cler and Makaay.
And Salcido and deCler only because there is no other stand out candidate.

Suarez started great but faded, Amrabat saved VVV lots of times but still a very frustrating player but yes, good call. Has El Ahmadi been that good this season, last year he was better I reckon.

Black Magic wrote:No Demy De Zeeuw?

Black Magic wrote:No Demy De Zeeuw?

Blue9 wrote:While it is surprising to see no Ibra, Mutu or Totti, this is a good selection by goal.com.... my Serie A XI would be a little different, I will post it in a bit...

What is the team of the season so far from your league?

Calcio Debate: Serie A Team Of The Season So Far

With Serie A currently in its winter break, Carlo Garganese offers his team of the season so far.

Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus) – Julio Cesar and Sebastien Frey will feel they have every right to own this position, however the truth is that Buffon has pulled off numerous world-class saves so far this campaign. The stop from Tommaso Rocchi in week 16 was one of the greatest saves I have ever seen.

Right Back: Maicon (Inter) – Maicon has been in stunning form for Inter and is now arguably the best right wing-back in the world along with Sevilla’s Daniel Alves. His defensive qualities, like most Brazilians could do with a little improvement, however he more than makes up for this offensively.

Centre Back: Ivan Cordoba (Inter) – The Colombian ‘Jack-in-the-box’ has been an absolute colossus for Inter this season and is one of the key reasons why they have conceded just nine goals in 17 games. The best defender in Serie A so far this term.

Centre Back: Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus) – Chiellini edges out Inter’s Walter Samuel and Fiorentina’s Alessandro Gamberini for a spot alongside Cordoba. The Juve man has been a revelation ever since switching into the centre of defence from his natural left back position. Chiellini’s heart, determination, and character has symbolized everything that the Bianconeri are about.

Left Back: Juan Manuel Vargas (Catania) – The Peruvian international joined Catania from Colon de Santa Fe in 2006 and has proved a massive hit in Serie A. European giants such as Juventus, Liverpool and Roma are all interested in the 24-year-old who surely has a big career ahead of him.

Centre Midfield: Javier Zanetti (Inter) – The Nerazzurri captain has been consistently world class for more than a decade, and at the age of 34 he is showing no signs of slowing down. Inter may not be a very popular side at the moment, however I think you will struggle to find anyone who dislikes Il Trattore. Brilliant Player.

Centre Midfield: Daniele De Rossi (Roma) – Despite sitting in second position in the Serie A table, few Roma players have really stood out on an individual level. The Giallorossi, despite containing numerous great players, have shown a real team unity, and no one has held this together better than De Rossi. Surely the heir to Francesco Totti as the symbol of the club.

Centre Midfield: Esteban Cambiasso (Inter) – Undoubtedly the best defensive midfielder in world football currently. Cambiasso reminds me very much of Didier Deschamps during his pomp, and he has been just as crucial to Inter’s success this season, as the Frenchman was to Juventus’ triumphs during the Marcello Lippi years.

Trequartista: Cristiano Doni (Atalanta) – If we are talking about consistency then Doni is another player who has excelled over the years. The veteran is as prolific a goalscoring midfielder as Frank Lampard is in the English Premiership. The Italian has hit the back of the net seven times in 12 games and has been a key factor in Atalanta’s fine season so far.

Centre Forward: David Trezeguet (Juventus) – This selection was a no-brainer when you consider that Trezeguet has made the best start to a club season in his entire career. Undoubtedly the best finisher in world football at the moment, the fact that he cannot get into Raymond Domenech’s French squad is quite frankly an insult. With 13 goals, he is the Capocannonieri leader.

Centre Forward: Julio Cruz (Inter) – It was a straight battle out of Cruz and Zlatan Ibrahimovic for the spot alongside Trezeguet, however the Argentine wins the fight. While Ibra has shown a tendency to under-perform in the big games, Cruz has produced his best during these matches, scoring against Juventus, Milan, Roma and Fiorentina. With 10 goals he is second top-scorer in the league behind Trezeguet.

Formation: 4-3-1-2:
.......................... Buffon
Maicon..... Cordoba .... Chiellini.... Vargas
...... Zanetti... Cambiasso.... De Rossi
........................... Doni
..............Trezeguet.... Cruz

Batman wrote:

Premiership:

Almunia

Corluka . . . Ferdinand . . . Gallas . . . Evra .

Fabregas . . Flamini . . Anderson

Ronaldo . . . Adebayor . . . Torres


Subs: Howard, Lescott, Arteta, Elano, Anelka.

2008: De Guzman's year wrote:

Since 1888 wrote:Eredivisie:

---------Stekelenburg
Braafheid-Salcido-deCler
--------------Gio
------Engelaar-Pranjic
----------deGuzman
Makaay----Hunt---Nevland

------------Gomes----------------
Silva-------Salcido--------de Cler
------El Ahmadi-----Gio----------
Amrabat----de Guzman----Pranjic
---------Makaay---Suarez--------

Since 1888 wrote:

Black Magic wrote:No Demy De Zeeuw?

Axe the fanboy would probably put him in but infact no AZ player deserves to be in there.

Blue9 wrote:While it is surprising to see no Ibra, Mutu or Totti, this is a good selection by goal.com.... my Serie A XI would be a little different, I will post it in a bit...

What is the team of the season so far from your league?

Calcio Debate: Serie A Team Of The Season So Far

With Serie A currently in its winter break, Carlo Garganese offers his team of the season so far.

Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus) – Julio Cesar and Sebastien Frey will feel they have every right to own this position, however the truth is that Buffon has pulled off numerous world-class saves so far this campaign. The stop from Tommaso Rocchi in week 16 was one of the greatest saves I have ever seen.

Right Back: Maicon (Inter) – Maicon has been in stunning form for Inter and is now arguably the best right wing-back in the world along with Sevilla’s Daniel Alves. His defensive qualities, like most Brazilians could do with a little improvement, however he more than makes up for this offensively.

Centre Back: Ivan Cordoba (Inter) – The Colombian ‘Jack-in-the-box’ has been an absolute colossus for Inter this season and is one of the key reasons why they have conceded just nine goals in 17 games. The best defender in Serie A so far this term.

Centre Back: Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus) – Chiellini edges out Inter’s Walter Samuel and Fiorentina’s Alessandro Gamberini for a spot alongside Cordoba. The Juve man has been a revelation ever since switching into the centre of defence from his natural left back position. Chiellini’s heart, determination, and character has symbolized everything that the Bianconeri are about.

Left Back: Juan Manuel Vargas (Catania) – The Peruvian international joined Catania from Colon de Santa Fe in 2006 and has proved a massive hit in Serie A. European giants such as Juventus, Liverpool and Roma are all interested in the 24-year-old who surely has a big career ahead of him.

Centre Midfield: Javier Zanetti (Inter) – The Nerazzurri captain has been consistently world class for more than a decade, and at the age of 34 he is showing no signs of slowing down. Inter may not be a very popular side at the moment, however I think you will struggle to find anyone who dislikes Il Trattore. Brilliant Player.

Centre Midfield: Daniele De Rossi (Roma) – Despite sitting in second position in the Serie A table, few Roma players have really stood out on an individual level. The Giallorossi, despite containing numerous great players, have shown a real team unity, and no one has held this together better than De Rossi. Surely the heir to Francesco Totti as the symbol of the club.

Centre Midfield: Esteban Cambiasso (Inter) – Undoubtedly the best defensive midfielder in world football currently. Cambiasso reminds me very much of Didier Deschamps during his pomp, and he has been just as crucial to Inter’s success this season, as the Frenchman was to Juventus’ triumphs during the Marcello Lippi years.

Trequartista: Cristiano Doni (Atalanta) – If we are talking about consistency then Doni is another player who has excelled over the years. The veteran is as prolific a goalscoring midfielder as Frank Lampard is in the English Premiership. The Italian has hit the back of the net seven times in 12 games and has been a key factor in Atalanta’s fine season so far.

Centre Forward: David Trezeguet (Juventus) – This selection was a no-brainer when you consider that Trezeguet has made the best start to a club season in his entire career. Undoubtedly the best finisher in world football at the moment, the fact that he cannot get into Raymond Domenech’s French squad is quite frankly an insult. With 13 goals, he is the Capocannonieri leader.

Centre Forward: Julio Cruz (Inter) – It was a straight battle out of Cruz and Zlatan Ibrahimovic for the spot alongside Trezeguet, however the Argentine wins the fight. While Ibra has shown a tendency to under-perform in the big games, Cruz has produced his best during these matches, scoring against Juventus, Milan, Roma and Fiorentina. With 10 goals he is second top-scorer in the league behind Trezeguet.

Formation: 4-3-1-2:
.......................... Buffon
Maicon..... Cordoba .... Chiellini.... Vargas
...... Zanetti... Cambiasso.... De Rossi
........................... Doni
..............Trezeguet.... Cruz

Jaime wrote:For Spain:

---------------------Casillas

S. Ramos-----Garay-----Jarque------Abidal

Maxi R.-----Ibagaza-----Toure Y.-----Silva

-------------Tamudo-----L. Fabiano

TITO wrote:Before even thinking about anybody else, i'll put Iniesta above all.

TITO wrote:Does anybody have a link of that "trick" that he did against RM?

kas wrote:

Jaime wrote:For Spain:

---------------------Casillas

S. Ramos-----Garay-----Jarque------Abidal

Maxi R.-----Ibagaza-----Toure Y.-----Silva

-------------Tamudo-----L. Fabiano

I'd swap Forlan or Aguero for Tamudo, Messi for Maxi, Robinho (I'm about to puke) for Silva, and someone else for Ramos, except there aren't many RBs that come to mind immediately.