Considering Bayern Munich won a clean sweep of trophies in 2013, it is perhaps of little surprise their players are also dominating our World XI. Which Ribery was instrumental to Bayern's successes last season, so too was Bastian Schweinsteiger, the mercurial midfielder who has proved a key player for club and country over the years. The 29-year-old helped fire Bayern to Bundesliga and Champions League glory last season with nine goals but it was his versatility that told. Schweinsteiger largely operates on the wing, either left or right, but can also play through the middle, keeping opposition defences on their toes. As such he has proved a key player both internationally and domestically and Bayern's side, like this list, would not be complete without him.
Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.
