Soccer Power Index
Last Updated: Nov 23, 2009
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88.7
Brazil
Has been No. 1 for the past year and steadily moved up in the 12 months before that.
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FIFA2
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87.5
Spain
Winners of Euro 2008, with just the blemish of a 2-0 loss to the U.S. worth noting.
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FIFA1
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83.8
Netherlands
Joins Brazil, Spain, England as the only teams in the top seven in both offensive and defensive rating.
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FIFA3
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83.6
Argentina
Remember, SPI is forward-looking ... and Lionel Messi plays for the Argentines.
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FIFA8
SPI: Russia's exit by Nate Silver
November 20, 2009
The Russians' early departure wasn't as shocking as it might seem. Read More »