abstract:The UEFA Team of the Year is a football award given by UEFA through a poll on its official website. This award started in 2001 to allow users and visitors of the organization's website to choose their own eleven players and a coach based on their overall performances in European club football and international competitions.
Hibs' striker Derek Riordan was named young player oftheyear after a tremendous season in which he has helped his team to the brink ofUefa Cup qualification.