Tifo’s Team of the Year Challenge

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Published 2023-12-28
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Welcome to Tifo’s Team of 2023, in which we assemble eleven standout players.

But there’s a catch, we can only include one player from each league.

Compiled by Seb Stafford-Bloor, illustrated by Philippe Fenner.

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All Comments (21)
  • @CaptainFahim
    Better than most of the lists of "Team of the Year" that I have seen so far this season.
  • @atyj1
    This should've been the IRL video, so much to expand on with the other leagues
  • @ForestPantherGod
    I love it when Europe isn't the center of focus in these kinds of awards. Football is growing worldwide and many great players and leagues deserve recognition despite no TV deals.
  • @BadselS
    Bastoni's long pass accuracy is INSANE, he is literally a passing sharpshooter
  • @AtTheBridgePod
    This is already 100 times better than any other “Team of the Year” I’ve seen , top content as always
  • @umlucasl
    Loved the video and the format, but as a Fluminense supporter I must add that German Cano at 35 years have numbers comparable to Haaland and Mbappé. His performance at Fluminense it's astonishing and he has become a club's legend. It would be cool to see a "Best team of each continent (UEFA, CONMEBOL etc.)". Thanks for the video and happy 2024! 🎉
  • @108u9
    Todd Boehly gonna add all to cart
  • I think di marco is a really solid honorable mention for the left back position.. He had a break-out 2022-23 and he's by far one of the most offensively gifted full-backs in the world right now
  • I love this concept! Great team as well. I was inspired to do my own, with the added challenge of not being allowed to use any of the players from Tifo's team: Zion Suzuki - Urawara Reds (J1 League) Lutsharel Geertruida – Feyenoord (Eredivisie) John Stones - Manchester City (Premier League) Piero HincapiĂ© - Bayer Leverkusen (Bundesliga) Federico Di Marco - Inter (Serie A) Florentino Luis - Benfica (Primeira Liga) AndrĂ© Trindade - Fluminense (Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A) Oscar - Shanghai Port (CSL) Lionel Messi - Inter Miami (MLS) Peter Shalulile - Mamelodi Sundowns (PSL) Antoine Griezmann - Atletico Madrid (La Liga)
  • @Ananas-280
    One of the best "team of the year" videos I've seen so far Amazing choices
  • @QWERTY9977able
    Honourable mention for Suarez who was voted player of the year ahead of Cano, despite the fact his team didn't win the league
  • @will_from_pa
    I am almost certain that JJ argued vociferously for Pedri instead of Bellingham
  • @fbritorufino
    I was expecting Endrick to be the one from Brazil's league, but Cano's choice made me so happy. The guy really deserves it.
  • This is peak sport journalism. Thanks to tifo who provides us more knowledge than any other football media.
  • @adelelkhouly2659
    Thank you for recognising el shenawy and what he's doing he's been the best player in Africa for the past couple of years . Al Ahly don't really get the recognition it deserves although its the most decorated club in the world and is always competing at the world stage❤ 🦅🦅
  • @pdam69
    As a Sporting CP fan I think that Pedro Gonçalves has had one of his worst years while at the club.
  • @LamboCc
    This TOTY refers to all leagues and has a variety of players, showing that you really care about what you're doing and do a lot of research but I don't think players who got their first impressive season will be compared to European giants. I mean, Kane will obviously have a part in the attack, other skilful wingers too etc. The team is creative but extremely hard to actually happen.
  • @irishparade
    If there wasn't a J League player with outsized grit, I'd never try The Athletic free for 30days. Forza Ryukyu
  • @PremPredictor
    i feel like some people don’t appreciate how impressive and good this video is