After much thought, I believe these 11 are the best players today in their respective positions:
Hernan CrespoAdriano
Ronaldinho Kaka Lionel MessiCristiano Ronaldo
Gabriel Heinze Alessandro Nesta Fabio Cannavaro Gianluca Zambrotta
Gianluigi Buffon
What does everyone else think? Agree or disagree for the most part?