Three Liverpool players have been included in the L’Equipe world XI for 2020, but Barcelona legend Lionel Messi missed out.
The World XI, as voted for by L’Equipe reporters, is a big deal for the French publication, who go through all the options for each position the week before.
Champions League winners Bayern Munich have four players included, though five played for them in 2020, while Liverpool are next with three.
Juventus, PSG, Manchester City and Juventus are also represented by some of the biggest names in world football.
Starting off in goal is Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer, who was instrumental in their European win last season, and has risen back to being one of the best stoppers in the world.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk are included from Liverpool in defence, having helped the Reds to Premier League glory.
Bayern left-back Alphonso Davies earns a place after racing onto the scene, while Real Madrid veteran Sergio Ramos is still worth a spot for his consistency.
Thiago Alcantara, who now of course plays for Liverpool, is included alongside former Bayern team-mate Joshua Kimmich, with Kevin de Bruyne getting the nod too.
PSG and Brazil trickster Neymar earns a place over team-mate Kylian Mbappe, and up front is Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski from Bayern.
Polish striker Lewandowski was recently crowned Fifa Player of the Year after finishing last season as the top scorer in Europe.
There was no place for Barcelona’s Messi, or any other Nou Camp stars, with the club enduring a turbulent last 12 months.
