A-League Team of the Season 2009

2008/2009 A-LEAGUE TEAM OF THE SEASON: INSPIRATIONAL MOORE LEADS THE PFA’S INAUGURAL SIDE

The inaugural PFA A-League Team of the Season for 2008/2009 was announced in A-League Grand Final week with inspirational Queensland Roar and Socceroo defender Craig Moore selected as the captain of the side.  The team is a unique peer selected honour and provided a rare insight into the style of football valued by A-League players.  Pace, creativity and attacking flair featured heavily in a 4-3-3 formation that included some of the biggest names in the Australian game.

The PFA A-League Team of the Season:

• is selected in 4-3-3 formation;
• is “managed” by the Coach voted as the League’s best by the players; and
• includes 5 substitutes (1 goalkeeper, 1 defender, 2 midfielders and 1 striker).

The captain of the PFA A-League Team of the Season is selected from among the starting XI by the PFA Awards Committee. In addition, based on the votes of the players, the PFA A-League Referee of the Season is also selected.