World Class players in Europe. World Class - a player that has proven himself to be one of the best in his position
in the Champions League, UEFA Cup, domestic league and cup competitions and international level during the period
1 January 2005 - 30 June 2005.

  Player Position Club Country League
Casillas GK Real Madrid Spain Spain
Cech GK Chelsea Czech Republic England
Dida GK Milan Brazil Italy
Alex DF PSV Brazil Netherlands
Carragher DF Liverpool England England
Canavaro DF Juventus Italy Italy
Cole DF Arsenal England England
Ferreira DF Chelsea Portugal England
Lucio DF Bayern Munich Brazil Germany
Maldini DF Milan Italy Italy
Nesta DF Milan Italy Italy
Puyol DF Barcelona Spain Spain
Terry DF Chelsea England England
Ballack MF Bayern Munich Germany Germany
Cambiasso MF Inter Argentina Italy
Camoranesi MF Juventus Italy Italy
Deco MF Barcelona Portugal Spain
Essien MF Lyon Ghana France
Kaka' MF Milan Brazil Italy
Lampard MF Chelsea England England
Marquez MF Barcelona Mexico Spain
Riquelme MF Villarreal Argentina Spain
Ronaldinho MF Barcelona Brazil Spain
Sorin MF Villarreal Argentina Spain
van Bommel MF PSV Holland Netherlands
Berbatov FW Leverkusen Bulgaria Germany
Eto'o FW Barcelona Cameroon Spain
Henry FW Arsenal France England
Makaay FW Bayern Munich Holland Germany
Ronaldo FW Real Madrid Brazil Spain
Shevchenko FW Milan Ukraine Italy
           

Position : Goalkeepers (3), Defenders (10), Midfielders (12), Forwards (6)
Nation : Brazil (6), Italy (4), England (4), Argentina (3), Netherlands (2), Portugal (2), Spain (2), Others (8)
League : Spain (9), Italy (8), England (7), Germany (4), Netherlands (2), France (1)
Club : Barcelona (5), Milan (5), Chelsea (4), Bayern Munich (3), Arsenal (2), Juventus (2), PSV (2), Real Madrid (2), Villarreal (2), Others (4)