From Goal.com
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 Sevillas 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
Inters Walter Samuel and Fiorentinas 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. Chiellinis 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 Inters 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
Atalantas 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 Domenechs 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------------
