Well, I'm afraid that's exactly what has happened after the International Federation of Football for History and Statistics published their 'IFFHS CLUB WORLD RANKING 2020' this week. High point of 2020: In a season when RB Leipzig got to the semifinals of the Champions League, he was at his commanding best in their quarterfinal win against Atletico Madrid. Alba is past his peak and looks to have been left behind by Spain at the international level, but he's still Barcelona's undisputed first-choice left-back. Plucked from Metalist Kharkiv for just £4m in 2014, he's now regarded as one of the world's best midfielders. "When I heard he was going there I thought, 'Oh, God,'" Jurgen Klopp said of Ancelotti when he got the Everton job. This blistering form has earned him contract extension talks, with Spurs expected to offer him around £200,000 a week ($266,000). Before last season, Kroos had won La Liga once, but his consistency in Madrid's 10-game winning run -- Casemiro said earlier this year that "Real Madrid matches always go in Kroos' rhythm" -- when football resumed in June helped Los Blancos end a three-year wait for the Spanish title. He also has developed a knack for scoring important goals: twice in the 2-1 win against Sevilla last season, and the winner in the 1-0 victory at Espanyol as Madrid closed in on the league title. Gab Marcotti reacts to Kevin De Bruyne being named the best attacking midfielder in ESPN's FC 100. He's no slouch going forward, either. High point of 2020: That fifth-minute FA Cup final goal. De Gea has been a constant through United's many ups and downs since he joined the club in 2011. Liverpool club is the third-highest wages into the all Premier League in the 2019-20 season. Gab Marcotti believes Sadio Mane "smartness" is one of the reasons he tops ESPN's FC 100. Agree? Salah is such a superstar for the Premier League champions, it's hard to imagine a time when Jose Mourinho didn't think he was good enough for Chelsea. High point of 2020: He was instrumental in Bayern's first Champions League win since 2012-13, Jupp Heynckes' final season with the club. This has been a year of rediscovery for the young Frenchman as he finally started to resemble the powerful, expansive full-back it was hoped he'd become when he graduated from the Atletico Madrid academy alongside his older brother, Lucas. High point of 2020: Had plenty of eye-catching performances last season, but was singularly magnificent in their quarterfinal win over Wolves in the Europa League. Liverpool’s 2019-20 Financial World Ranking Revealed New, 15 comments The club are slowly climbing up the ranks. He netted four goals against Valencia to put the Italians through to the quarterfinal, at one point outscoring Cristiano Ronaldo in Serie A. With a goal, two assists and five key passes, it was a near-flawless performance. After just one season and 23 appearances for Ajax's first team since debuting in July 2019, Dest has been on a dizzying upward trajectory, becoming the first American to sign for La Liga giants Barcelona after being involved in a transfer saga that also included Champions League winners Bayern Munich. A consistent scorer, he thrived last term with 28 goals in the league and four in the Champions League. At 26, he's approaching his peak, and chose to sign a new deal in October 2019 despite reported interest from Barcelona and PSG. That's why Zinedine Zidane still trusts him to deliver at the highest level. [VER VIDEO COMPLETO/VIEW FULL VIDEO]Link Download Team Export .TED: https://stfly.io/LQxZXvQ8dLink Download KitPack: https://stfly.io/O9N6P High point of 2020: Trippier's best moment came in a "return" to England. Liverpool Football Club team news on Sky Sports - See fixtures, live scores, results, stats, video, photos and more... March 2020 Wednesday 11th March UEFA Champions League Consider this: Donnarumma made his Serie A debut five years ago, has played over 200 games for Milan and is firmly established as the legendary Gianluigi Buffon's successor for Italy. In a modern game that is so often defined by rigid tactical discipline, his unpredictability can be priceless. High point of 2020: A Premier League hat trick against Brighton in July that proved he's more than just a winger and provider. Not only is the Norway international a player who knows how to use his towering height, but he is also one of the fastest forwards. One of the first names on the team sheet for European champions Bayern and the German national team, it's almost unfathomable that he was, once upon a time, failing on loan at West Brom and struggling to crack the starting XI for Arsenal. High point of 2020: Was superb in both Clasico clashes last season, results that played a key role in Real Madrid's title challenge. Many expect him to become one of the best players in the world, and he's already a regular under Frank Lampard at Chelsea, who was "overwhelmed" with his new signing's humility and quiet confidence upon arrival in England. Disagree? It was a true team effort, too: Real boasted their best defensive record in three decades, alongside the most scorers from one team -- 21 players found the net during the season. They had just lost 5-1 to Eintracht Frankfurt and were fourth in the Bundesliga. To compile the 2020 edition of the FC 100, 65 ESPN FC experts (from editors to writers, TV talent to former players) from around the world were given a list of about 250 players and managers to make their selections. The table is based on 13 carefully calibrated performance indicators that measure an institution’s performance across teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook. Should Atletico be worried Simeone is following Wenger's path? He was also on target against Borussia Monchengladbach in October as Zinedine Zidane's side came from behind to draw 2-2 in the Champions League. Klopp's legacy at Liverpool is grand enough, but a pair of his glasses have been buried in a time capsule at the club's new training ground to further anchor him on Merseyside. His injury ahead of the suspension of the Premier League led to Spurs dropping crucial points against Liverpool, Watford, Chelsea and Wolverhampton in the race for a top-four finish and qualification for the Champions League. The Real Madrid talisman continues to be a polarising figure, but love him or hate him, he is a truly remarkable player. Taking fourth place in our list for the fourth year in a row suggests Sandro is consistency personified. The Dutch midfielder was the poster boy of European football when he joined Barca from Ajax for €70 million in 2019, but his first season in Spain showed him that not everything is always rosy in football. Some aren't even left-footed, using their positional awareness to drift infield and be another central defender or midfielder if needed. At one point, right-backs were considered the least skilled players on the pitch, but the next generation brings boldness and unpredictability. High point of 2020: A peak Lewandowski performance at Stamford Bridge and the Allianz Arena paved the way for Bayern to win the Champions League. High point of 2020: Taking Leverkusen to the final eight of the Europa League was good, but a hat trick in a League Cup win over Barnsley was a nice moment early in his Chelsea career. He's smart," Chiellini said of De Ligt. High point of 2020: Notching two assists for Virgil van Dijk in the 2-1 win against Brighton in late November, both from set pieces. High point of 2020: Showed his full brilliance in the 5-2 win at Southampton on Sept. 20, scoring one goal and providing four assists for Son Heung-Min. High point of 2020: A classy hat trick against RB Leipzig in a 5-0 Champions League group-stage win on Oct. 28. The club captain capped an excellent 2019-20 campaign by converting a penalty and scoring the winner against Chelsea in the FA Cup final (though his subsequent dropping of the trophy might be even more memorable). Everything has improved.". A hat trick in Bayern's 8-0 thrashing of Schalke in September suggested there's much more to come, too. It's hard to believe Mbappe is still so young. High point of 2020: Taking RB Leipzig to the Champions League semifinals, even without Timo Werner at the tail end of the competition following his move to Chelsea. He racked up his 100th Premier League appearance for the club, and the £10m that Liverpool spent on Robertson in 2017 from Hull City increasingly looks like one of the best bits of transfer business ever. World University Rankings World University Rankings 2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 University Rankings by Country 2018-19 2017 2016 2015 2014 Rankings by Subject Methodology World University Though he never quite saw eye-to-eye with Gareth Bale, he manages to keep the array of stars all on the same page, with Kroos saying "he meets every player at eye level, brings everyone on board and has everything around Real under control." Monchi later praised Kounde's response to the rejected bid, saying he displayed "professional and respectful behaviour." Numbers Valuation Breakdown High point of 2020: Winning the Europa League and securing a top-four finish in La Liga in the same season. Sheff Utd 0:2 Liverpool 6. But of course, my great strength is making runs with the right timing.". He's now got an aging, but still ruthless, Luis Suarez up front -- thanks to personally phoning him to seal the deal -- and despite a vastly inferior budget to Real Madrid and Barcelona, Atletico continue to be annual title challengers, which is a remarkable feat in itself. Up to that injury, the Dutch international had missed just one Premier League game for Liverpool after signing from Southampton for £75m in January 2018. "He is a great champion above all else," Lloris said. Reguilon is good enough to be starting for Real Madrid right now. Find out in which position is Everton FC in the latest world club ranking. After all, they've got Plans B, C and D. Top coaches can ease their big-ego, big-talent squads through the emotional ups and downs while keeping everyone happy, harmonious and fully committed to the cause. Is. Jurgen Klopp said of Flick's accomplishments. His versatility is increasingly important, too. It's no surprise coach Thomas Tuchel loves him. We're nearly at the end of 2020, which means it's time for ESPN's annual ranking of the best men's players and coaches in world soccer! Coman joined PSG at the age of 10 and became their youngest-ever debutant at 16 before deciding to continue his career elsewhere. He conceded 20 goals in 34 league matches, kept 18 clean sheets and boasted the highest save percentage in La Liga. Welcome to the FC 100. It's been an incredible year for the young defender. High point of 2020: It might be the persuasive skills he used to convince James Rodriguez to come to the Premier League. Toni is the opposite, he's the bravest of them all in the most difficult moments." Euro 2020, 100 Days Out: Will the tournament go ahead? The French maestro returned to Real Madrid in March 2019 and finished the fragmented 2019-20 season with the La Liga title, his Los Blancos side also smashing a number of Spanish top flight records along the way. He offers much more to Madrid than just protection to the back four, and you could even argue he's become their most important player. In June, after he heard the British government had decided not to provide free school meals for low-income kids over the summer, the 23-year-old wrote an open letter to Parliament urging them to change course. His 27 goals and 10 assists across all competitions last term were his best output of his career. High point of 2020: A superb save against Getafe's Nemanja Maksimovic helped Inter through to the Europa League quarterfinal and, ultimately, the final. Laporte is still waiting to make his debut for the French national team, such are Didier Deschamps' embarrassment of riches for France, but it's a matter of when, not if. They already spend £208 million on their team players. Who makes the Manchester derby combined XI? On the pitch, he patrols City's right side with high tempo, physicality and an unrivalled intensity. The scariest thing is that this feels like just the beginning. Versatile, speedy and an excellent finisher, he will be called upon to take Arsenal back into the top four. Agree with our picks? Rated as one of the world's best young centre-backs, Kounde's brilliant season led to a "magnificent" transfer offer from Manchester City, according to Monchi, the club's sporting director. High point of 2020: An impressive two-goal performance in the Champions League round of 16, first leg, against Valencia. Let us know, and watch Shaka defend his picks on ESPN FC TV, which airs daily on ESPN+. However, it's over only the past 12 months that he has really kicked on. He chose to stay, unwilling to take legal action against the club he has called home since he was a boy. The key to playing central midfield is a good sense of rhythm: knowing when to speed up in transition and when to slow the pace. Take his assist in Bayern's 8-2 Champions League demolition of Barcelona, when he evaded Lionel Messi, left Arturo Vidal on the floor and flummoxed Nelson Semedo before cutting the ball back for Joshua Kimmich to tap in. "I love to be there for his training sessions. At least the campaign's delayed conclusion allowed him to recover in time to make some unremarkable late appearances. It was one of the key wins for Liverpool en route to their first-ever Premier League title. Wingers still have a role to play in the modern era. High point of 2020: Came within two late Paris Saint-Germain goals of taking Atalanta into the Champions League semifinals. The rankings assess universities on five different pillars – teaching, research, citations, international outlook and industry income. Despite questions over his form -- he still ranks fourth in Europe's big five leagues for aerial defensive duels won this season -- he always fronts up, takes responsibility and seeks improvement. Who makes the Manchester derby combined XI? As always, our list is broken down into 10 Top 10s for every position on the pitch as well as managers, making for the most meaningful and deep look at the talent across the men's game from goalkeeper to striker. In October, he kept his 200th clean sheet for Bayern, a club record. 1y Shaka Hislop. At 32, Lewandowski has a couple of seasons left in him as he chases Gerd Muller's record of 40 goals in one Bundesliga season. Carvajal isn't a flashy right-back, known more for his work behind the ball, but he's also been a superb support to Karim Benzema whenever he's able to get forward and play crosses into the box. In the meantime, he continues to set records, having passed the 100-goal mark for Los Blancos and also set a record with his 45th El Clasico appearance when Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 in late October. He's important for us, our fans and everyone.". Such is the essence Kane brings to the Spurs side, whether finishing moves or starting them. Aggressive without being reckless and assertive without racking up yellow and red cards, Goretzka is, as former RB Leipzig coach Ralf Rangnick puts it, "the best box-to-box player in the world.". Even though he's just 22, Upamecano plays with authority at the back, unafraid to carry the ball out of defence but also positionally aware to know when to take a safer option. The CIES Football Observatory ranks De Ligt as the most valuable central defender in the world, putting his current value at an eye-watering €105m. High point of 2020: Though Napoli finished second to Juventus again in the league, Koulibaly was superb in the Coppa Italia final as his side bested the league champions on penalties. High point of 2020: Masterminding that Champions League last-16 win over Real Madrid. But enough preamble; here's how we did the list. Disagree? "I know the standards of the club and if I don't achieve the standards, I probably don't deserve [to stay], so I have to win to extend my contract," Guardiola said earlier in the season about his future at the club. He makes everything look so simple and was the best player on the pitch in the final in Lisbon -- completing 85 passes, more than any other player (Kimmich managed 78) -- as Bayern beat PSG to clinch the Treble. Will fans be allowed? It's the first edition of Shaka Hislop's Power Rankings of 2020, but there's no change at the top as Liverpool's dominance continues. The biggest compliment one can pay him is how universally he's respected and adored by the coaching community; even players past and present adore him. Fernandes has done more of the same at the start of this season, with goals and match-winning performances against Brighton and Everton. The hunt for Haaland: Breaking down Europe's top clubs' hopes, Transfer Talk: Liverpool want Napoli's Koulibaly to form elite centre-back combo, Arrasate, Osasuna's 'Jurgen Klopp' on coaching, soccer during pandemic, Bayern Munich's Kimmich is their 'mentality monster,' ready for rivals Dortmund, Chelsea position themselves for top-four place, leaving Liverpool behind, Barcelona's presidential election Q&A: Messi's future, who's running, big signings, financial plans, The Gundogan Awards: Recognising Europe's unlikely MVPs. In his first match back in Europe's top flight since 2015, Immobile scored against old club BVB. This kind of refreshment is exactly what we're seeing in the game as aging legends fade and new stars are made. High point of 2020: A scorer of three hat tricks last Bundesliga season, Werner's most impressive match came in an 8-0 win against Mainz in which he provided three goals and three assists. The other goal was scored by Karim Benzema, but guess who set it up? He has faced a lot of criticism over the past nine years -- some fans think he should be dropped for 23-year-old Dean Henderson -- but De Gea is tied for the most Premier League clean sheets in United's history (112, shared with Peter Schmeichel) and made the second-most PL appearances (411) between the posts. He came on in the second half, the scoreline level at 1-1, and changed everything. He tore apart Juventus and Manchester City in an advanced midfield role, setting up four of Lyon's five goals against the two European giants as they set up a final four meeting with eventual winners Bayern. High point of 2020: Early on in the season when the Wolves were out to secure their place in the Europa League, Jimenez chipped to the ball to Diogo Jota who converted with a scissor kick. High point of 2020: Winning his second Champions League title, though an eighth consecutive Bundesliga trophy is no small feat, either. Off the pitch, the global shutdown created by the COVID-19 pandemic meant that Son finally had time to complete his mandatory military service in South Korea -- and earned an award doing it. His stellar right foot remains one of the best in the game, brought to use not only to net goals, but also make his teammates look good. His goals and assists, including a diving header against Borussia Dortmund in the round of 16, were instrumental in taking PSG to the Champions League final, the closest they've ever been to reaching their dream of European glory. Hazard called 2019-20 "the worst season of my career" and it's hard to argue. The player previously written off as a "flop" at Manchester United has been incandescent since moving to Serie A side Inter. 6h Rob Dawson. He sits on his specially made bucket like a coiled viper, but often stays relatively calm, meticulously watching every ball being kicked and planning his next move. Greats make the most of their free roles to entertain, create and convert. Not the worst options! Now in his second La Liga season with Atleti, Trippier has fully embraced his new life away from Tottenham and the Premier League. Having begun his senior career at the club in 2003, winning two UEFA Cups and two Copa del Reys, clinching the Europa League at age 34 was seen as just reward for the Spain international. When he doesn't play, Madrid struggle. High point of 2020: Scoring four goals against Valencia in the Champions League round of 16. Messi still isn't happy and Barcelona are still wobbling, but anyone who thinks the 33-year-old is in decline should watch his recent performance against Real Betis. Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool are such an impressive unit that it's easy to underestimate the team's constituent parts. Toni Kroos hails Zidane as the "best coach you could ask for," but it's his man management that really sets him apart. He frustrates as often as he thrills, a view shared by his own Real Madrid teammates at times, as evidenced by Karim Benzema blasting Vinicius to another player while the Brazilian watched back in October. The best attacking midfielders have a sense of mischief, capable of cracking a robust defensive set with improvisation or magic. He made a string of crucial stops in the Champions League final to deny PSG, including a spectacular double save against Neymar. This year, our fifth edition of the countdown has a lot of surprises and new faces -- more on that later -- as well as two teams rising above the rest to dominate the list. The England international remains on the way up, but a muscle injury has curtailed his progress this season. Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund), Achraf Hakimi (Inter Milan) and Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich) all pop up after transcendent seasons, as do Leon Goretzka (Bayern), Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) and Houssem Aouar (Lyon). Serious questions have been asked about the wisdom of Madrid investing so much -- reportedly up to €160m -- in Hazard in 2019, especially when he would have been available for free a year later. There was a cruel poetry to the manner of Paris Saint-Germain's 2020 Champions League final defeat. High point of 2020: Getting to the Champions League final for the first time with PSG. Winner of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, German Bundesliga and German Cup , the FC Bayern München won for the second time after 2013 the IFFHS CLUB WORLD RANKING in 2020, the greatest Ranking in World … A well-rounded player, he contributed an impressive eight goals to Dortmund's second-placed Bundesliga finish. High point of 2020: It's tempting to say the Europa League win, but let's face it: the brilliant madness of stand-in keeper Ocampos saving from actual Eibar keeper Dmitrovic (yes, really) in the 99th minute is hard to beat. And he's 21 years old. High point of 2020: Playing every single minute (and scoring five goals) in Liverpool's 2019-20 Premier League-winning season, the club's first league title in 30 years. High point of 2020: Los Blancos supporters will remember his key penalties in Real's back-to-back 1-0 wins over Getafe and Athletic Bilbao in July, as they continued their charge to the 2019-20 La Liga title. High point of 2020: As team captain, Navas contributed an assist against Inter Milan in the final as Sevilla won the competition for the sixth time since 2005. The hunt for Haaland: Breaking down Europe's top clubs' hopes, Transfer Talk: Liverpool want Napoli's Koulibaly to form elite centre-back combo, Arrasate, Osasuna's 'Jurgen Klopp' on coaching, soccer during pandemic, Bayern Munich's Kimmich is their 'mentality monster,' ready for rivals Dortmund, Chelsea position themselves for top-four place, leaving Liverpool behind, Barcelona's presidential election Q&A: Messi's future, who's running, big signings, financial plans, The Gundogan Awards: Recognising Europe's unlikely MVPs. Just look at the 3-0 semifinal win over RB Leipzig that put them through to their first Champions League final. He is now the darling of West Yorkshire, and this season further cemented his place in managerial greatness with his Leeds team showing zero fear and attacking the top flight with wonderful ambition. High point of 2020: Winning his first La Liga title with Real Madrid. Sancho's thrilling, mutually beneficial partnership with Erling Haaland will surely be flourishing again. Top left-backs are as comfortable locking down an opposing winger as they are turning into one when their teams are in possession. He has now gone without a goal in Premier League since scoring the 1-0 win at Sheffield United on Jan. 21 amid various knee injuries, but it speaks volumes that when fit, he's still Pep Guardiola's go-to up front: "If he's playing at his level, we don't have any doubts that he's a player to stay until he decides because he's unique. Though the 2019-20 season finished with more a whimper than a roar, the signs this term are extremely encouraging. Our 'Player Rankings' listings give you an at-a-glance guide of the star performers in this season's Premier League. After an injury-heavy, controversy riddled year that almost saw him go back to Barcelona, Neymar simply reassimilated in Paris with his characteristic swagger and silky touch. Alba has set up three goals this season under new coach Ronald Koeman. The young Frenchman has been linked with just about every European giant after another strong season, with Manchester United and Bayern Munich reportedly at the front of the queue. "He has great experience. No one doubts his talent and personality, though, and on his day, there are few footballers who are more fun to watch. The draw for the third round was made on 2 December 2019. In his third season with Juventus, Ronaldo has won back-to-back domestic titles and will be eager to deliver the European trophy the Italian giants so desperately crave. 1 let a back pass roll straight past him into goal. Club/country: Wolverhampton Wanderers/Mexico. Last season, Inter fell one point short of seizing the Serie A crown from Juventus and made it to the Europa League final. "He is the best in the world." There's a popular school of thought that if Laporte hadn't suffered a knee injury that ruled him out for four months, the Premier League title race would have been far closer last season. Into his sixth season at Juventus and soon to turn 30, he remains one of the most reliable performers in world football in his position. Flick is now being mentioned as a successor to Joachim Low as Germany manager, while his players say he brought the fun back to Bayern Munich. Laporte is one half of a formidable partnership at the back for City alongside new signing Ruben Dias, and they will form the foundations for another push for trophies. High point of 2020: Beating Liverpool at Anfield in March, a masterpiece of clever, counterattacking football. His link-ups with Lionel Messi -- once one of the most fruitful attacking partnerships in football -- remain dangerous, albeit less frequent. Or a more complete package? As Neymar has struggled with injuries, Mbappe has picked up the slack and made PSG his own. His game is always elegant and efficient. Statistics and scores. Thiago turned heads this summer when he signed for Liverpool, but it wasn't the transfer that shocked people; rather, it was the fact that other elite teams across Europe didn't put up a fight to sign him instead. The best players in the game seem to have positions as hard to define as their individual talents. High point of 2020: Scored his first-ever El Clasico goal last season as Real surged to the title at their rivals' expense. Last season, only Liverpool and Manchester City conceded fewer goals, a huge part of why the Red Devils managed to finish third despite a poor start. What you admire most about him, perhaps, is his seemingly infinite self-belief. Football can be chaos, but top managers are able to see the bigger picture and won't panic when Plan A doesn't work. Atalanta's Lombardy region was hit hard by COVID-19 back in March, recording over 16,000 deaths because of the pandemic. "I think it's very possible that he could go to a better or even bigger club [than Leipzig], if he wants that.". Earlier in 2020, he eclipsed Ferenc Puskas' 242 goals to move up to fifth in Real's all-time scoring charts. You might have heard about it. It has been a stop-start year for most players amid the coronavirus pandemic, but especially for Verratti. It was Lopetegui's first major honour of a tumultuous career that saw him manage Spain into the 2018 World Cup, only to then lose his job before it started after agreeing to become Real Madrid manager. He even received praise from the great Sir Alex Ferguson. Not only has Muller been one of the best players in the world over the past year, with his own unique sense of humour, but he's also one of the most entertaining.
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