With the start of 2022, the optimism of many leading football teams is on the rise. The last stages of 2021 have shown that football is experiencing many problems, currently the situation is changing for the better. Football takes its rightful place in the world of sports games. The question is on the agenda: which team will take the leading position? There are many disputes on this issue and it is difficult to give an unequivocal answer. In the article, we will consider the 10 best football teams. The selection was made based on the results of national and continental competitions. It is very important here how strong the country’s football league is. Momentary successes of one or another team do not play a role. Players’ achievements and prerequisites for future growth were used to form the top 10 teams.
Ajax
The most popular and titled Dutch club is called a renewed historical giant. Currently, the team does not have special achievements, but in its country it holds a confident 1st place and there is hope that “Ajax” will be able to return its former merits. In 2019, the Dutch successfully held the Champions League qualifying tournament and reached the semi-finals. The players left for European teams, the team was restored through the efforts of the head coach, and as a result, the team won 6 games in the group tournament. Despite the failures, “Ajax” is among the leaders in the ranking of European football teams.
Manchester United
You can argue with this team’s inclusion in this ranking, but you can’t forget that Manchester United are one of only five clubs in Europe to have won all three of Europe’s major competitions: the Europa League, the Cup Winners’ Cup and the Champions League. Last season showed that the team is on the rise. They became the winners of the second place in the Premier League, the Europa League ended unsuccessfully, they lost the final. However, the excellent form of Bruno Fernandes, the young Jadon Sancho and of course Cristiano Ronaldo allowed the “Mancunians” to level the game. The current season is not very pleasing so far, but “United” does not lose heart. They have a lot of talented players in their team and a new head coach will be able to correct the current state of affairs. Manchester United deserves its place in this rating.
Juventus
The leader of the Italian championship for the last ten years, “Juventus” has given up a little during the COVID pandemic. They are currently in fifth place in Serie A. This is one position lower than the 2020/2021 season. The transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to another club will not weaken their strengths and the team will prove that it is one of the best in the world.
Inter
The transfer of Antonio Conte and Romelu Lukaku to another club threatened “Inter” with the possibility of not getting to the leaders of the Italian championship. But such expectations did not come true. The current season brought only one lost match in Serie A, which allowed the team to take first place in the league and reach the playoffs of the Champions League. The head coach was able to prepare Lautaro Martinez and he responded with a sufficient number of scored goals. 35-year-old Edin Dzeko is not far behind him. This gives the team an opportunity to be among the leaders.
Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti’s side hold the lead in the Spanish league and Europe, while their direct rivals Barcelona are losing ground. At the core of the team, as before, are players: Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. The real composition of the team allows them to lead La Liga and be the group leader in the Champions League. “Real” can be called an age team. The coaching staff should think about the succession for the next years. Real Madrid is nicknamed “galacticos”. This is due to the fact that in its composition at one time there were really star players: Ferenc Puskas, Alfredo Di Stefano, Zinedine Zidane, Roberto Carlos, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and many others.
Chelsea
The team that won the Champions League cannot be ignored in the rating of the best teams in the world. Winning the club championship is a difficult task, but they did it. The wards of Thomas Tuchel know how to win with a crushing score. This allowed them to win the European Cup and not fail in national tournaments. Injuries to the players weakened the team’s position a little, but they quickly recovered and aim to finish the season in the top three in the Premier League. “Chelsea”, as before, remains one of the few teams with which other football clubs avoid meetings.
PSG
Many do not recognize and many do not like it, but now PSG occupies an important place among European clubs. They have had an average performance in both Ligue 1 and the Champions League, but beating Manchester City showed that it is too early to write them off. The team, in which such players as: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Angel Di Maria play, cannot but occupy the first places in the tournament tables.
Liverpool
Until now, “Liverpool” has not particularly pleased the fans, but the attacker from Egypt, Mohamed Salah, is recognized as the best football player in the world and poses a danger to opponents. Sadio Mane and Diogo Hota are showing a good game. There must be a solution to the problems in the play of the defensive players, but this will not stop Liverpool in the fight for the leadership
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Bayern Munich
The Munich club is not inferior to the championship in titles won, including: Bundesliga champion – 9 times, German Cup – 5 times, Champions League – 2 times. Such achievements of the club during the last nine years. They feature top striker Robert Lewandowski, undeservedly relegated to second despite scoring 41 goals in 29 games last season. The attacking player from Poland shows a perfect game. With him, the team will be able to become a leader in world football.
Manchester City
It seems that the first three teams have formed their own league and it is unlikely that anyone will be able to change this situation in the following years. And Liverpool, and Bayern, and Manchester City were able to prove it by winning awards. It is not a problem for “City” to win matches. Sergio Aguero and Pep Guardiola remain irreplaceable. The ability to adapt to the game of any team distinguishes “Mishchan” from other European clubs. If you remove Lewandowski from “Bavaria”, Salah from “Liverpool”, these teams will noticeably give up, and if you remove Kevin De Bruyne from “City”, the team will mobilize and continue the winning march. Manchester City are first in the Premier League and confidently moving towards the leadership of the Champions League, the ability of the players remains at a high level, as before. If a new striker arrives in January, they will be able to win the season by a wide margin.