Champions League Team of the Season Revealed

The Champions League Team of the Season

This year, the Champions League team of the season has been carefully selected with a unique format: only one player per team. This approach provides an overall view of the Champions League season, highlighting exceptional players from various clubs.

Goalkeeper: David Raya (Arsenal)

David Raya, the Arsenal goalkeeper, had a remarkable season, making heroic saves and maintaining high standards throughout. He closed the Champions League campaign with nine clean sheets, conceding just five goals in 14 matches.

Right-back: Pedro Porro (Tottenham)

Pedro Porro, a Spurs player, made the cut with his impressive skills as an overlapping full-back. His performance was key in Tottenham finishing fourth in the group stage.

Centre-back: Alessandro Bastoni (Inter)

Alessandro Bastoni, Inter's centre-back, was instrumental in their defensive success, conceding just seven goals in the group stage. He served as the team's organiser and deep-lying playmaker.

Centre-back: Odin Bjørtuft (Bodø/Glimt)

Odin Bjørtuft, the Norwegian centre-back, was a standout player for Bodø/Glimt, helping the team beat top clubs like Manchester City and Atlético Madrid. He ranked third in ball recoveries with 81.

Left-back: Matteo Ruggeri (Atlético Madrid)

Matteo Ruggeri, the Italian left-back, was a key player for Atlético Madrid, helping the team reach the semis for the first time since 2016-17. He successfully defended against Barcelona's Lamine Yamal in a crucial quarter-final match.

Defensive midfielder: Morten Hjulmand (Sporting)

Morten Hjulmand, Sporting's Danish captain, was at the fulcrum of their Champions League success. He will be heavily featured in summer transfer talk due to his impressive performances.

Central midfielder: Aleix García (Bayer Leverkusen)

Aleix García, Bayer Leverkusen's central midfielder, was a key player in their run to the last 16. He completed 91.25% of his passes and scored a spectacular goal against PSG.

Central midfielder: Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)

Dominik Szoboszlai, Liverpool's Hungarian midfielder, was among the exceptions in an otherwise disappointing season. He scored five goals in 12 Champions League matches and was star man in a 4-0 win against Galatasaray.

Left-wing: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, PSG's left-winger, was one of the best players in the competition this season. His blend of orthodox wing play and explosive power made him a standout performer.

Right-wing: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona's young talent, showed moments of brilliance despite injuries and growing pains. His skills and creativity on the field made him an inevitable choice for the team of the season.

Striker: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

Harry Kane, Bayern Munich's striker, had an impressive season with 14 goals. He showed another side of his game, understanding and creativity with Bayern's wingers, making him a worthy successor to Robert Lewandowski.