May 22, 2012 - With the 2023-24 season coming to a close in Europe's major leagues, The Athletic has named this season's
European soccer
best lineup (sports)
.. Leverkusen have three players on the roster, while Real Madrid and Manchester City have two players each on the roster.
Goalkeeper:
Jan Sommer (Inter Milan)
Linebacker:
Alejandro Grimaldo (Leverkusen) Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid) William Saliba (Arsenal) Jeremy Frimpong (Leverkusen)
Center field:
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) Rodney (Manchester City) Florian Wiltz (Leverkusen)
Forward:
Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) Phil Foden (Manchester City)
Goalkeeper:
Jan Sommer
: Inter Milan's goalkeeper Sommer has had an outstanding season, helping the team to achieve good results in all competitions with a number of key saves.
Linebacker:
Alejandro Grimaldo
: Leverkusen's left back Grimaldo has shown excellent performances in both offense and defense and is an important pillar of the team.
Antonio Rüdiger
: Real Madrid's center back Rüdiger provides solid protection for the team's back line with his strong defensive and aerial abilities.
William Saliba
: Arsenal's Saliba has become the centerpiece of the team's defense with his outstanding physicality and defensive awareness.
Jeremy Frimpong
: Leverkusen's right back Frimpong contributed a lot on the attacking end, showing excellent ability to break down the sides.
Center field:
Jude Bellingham
: Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham has excelled in both offense and defense as the heart of the team's midfield.
Rodriguez (name)
: City's Rodney provides a stable barrier in the team's midfield with his accurate passing and excellent tackling ability.
Florian Würtz
: Leverkusen's Wiltz has shown great creativity and goal-scoring ability on the offensive end, and is the team's offensive engine.
Forward:
Kylian Mbappe
: Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe continues to show his prowess as a top scorer, with impressive performances in both the league and Champions League.
Harry Cain.
: Bayern Munich's Kane has been the team's leading scorer this season with his efficient goal scoring.
Phil Foden.
: City's Foden was active on the offensive end of the field, contributing goals and assists with his speed and skill.
