Leeds 00/01 — Champions League Semi-Finalists: Full Squad & Ratings
Leeds United 2000/01 season — all 18 players rated, best XI, and how to draft them in 38-0.
Draft this era — play 38-0 free Spin the slot machine through 44 historic squads and build your all-time Premier League XI. No download, no account.Leeds United 2000/01 — Season Story
David O'Leary's young Leeds side took the Champions League by storm, beating the likes of Lazio and Deportivo La Coruña on a run to the semi-finals, where Valencia finally stopped them. Rio Ferdinand, a record-breaking signing, marshalled the defence in front of Nigel Martyn, while Harry Kewell, Lee Bowyer and Mark Viduka supplied the flair and goals.
In the 38-0 dataset the headline names are Rio Ferdinand (86 OVR), Harry Kewell (84) and Nigel Martyn (83), and the 18-man squad averages 79.9 OVR — below the 44-squad pool average of 80.7. For drafters, it is a value squad — the elite names at the top are genuine draft prizes, but the tail is thinner, so take the star when the slot lands here. As a classic-era squad it rewards football knowledge — these ratings were earned before analytics ran the game.
Key Players & Ratings
The standout names in this squad are Rio Ferdinand (86 OVR), Harry Kewell (84 OVR), Nigel Martyn (83 OVR). Across all 18 players the squad averages 79.9 OVR, which makes it a value squad with hidden gems for drafters who know their history. Ratings are anchored to EA FIFA/FC scores for that specific season, cross-checked against appearance data.
Full 18-Man Squad
| Pos | Player | OVR | Alt positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Nigel Martyn | 83 | — |
| GK | Paul Robinson | 76 | — |
| RB | Danny Mills | 78 | RCB |
| RB | Gary Kelly | 77 | RM |
| RCB | Rio Ferdinand | 86 | CB |
| CB | Lucas Radebe | 79 | — |
| LCB | Jonathan Woodgate | 81 | CB |
| LCB | Dominic Matteo | 79 | LB, CDM |
| LB | Ian Harte | 81 | LM |
| CDM | David Batty | 77 | CM |
| CM | Lee Bowyer | 82 | RM |
| CM | Olivier Dacourt | 81 | CDM |
| CM | Eirik Bakke | 77 | RM |
| LM | Jason Wilcox | 75 | LW |
| LW | Harry Kewell | 84 | CAM, ST |
| ST | Mark Viduka | 82 | CF |
| ST | Robbie Keane | 80 | CF |
| CF | Alan Smith | 81 | ST, CAM |
Best XI — Leeds United 2000/01
The highest-rated eleven available from this squad in 38-0:
- GK Nigel Martyn 83 OVR
- RCB Rio Ferdinand 86 OVR
- CB Lucas Radebe 79 OVR
- LCB Jonathan Woodgate 81 OVR
- LB Ian Harte 81 OVR
- CM Lee Bowyer 82 OVR
- CM Olivier Dacourt 81 OVR
- LW Harry Kewell 84 OVR
- ST Mark Viduka 82 OVR
- ST Robbie Keane 80 OVR
- CF Alan Smith 81 OVR
Drafting This Squad in 38-0
When the draft slot machine lands on Leeds 00/01 — Champions League Semi-Finalists, you pick exactly one of these 18 players for your all-time XI. In Normal mode you see every rating shown above; in Legend mode the numbers are hidden, so knowing this squad's real hierarchy is your edge. After drafting a full XI you pick a manager and simulate a 38-round season chasing the perfect 38-0-0 record.
FAQ
Who was the best player in Leeds United's 2000/01 squad?
Rio Ferdinand (86 OVR), with Harry Kewell (84) and Nigel Martyn (83) completing the core of the side.
What did Leeds United achieve in 2000/01?
Leeds reached the Champions League semi-finals and finished fourth in the Premier League in 2000/01.
Can I draft this squad in 38-0?
Yes. Leeds 00/01 is one of the 44 squads in the draft pool. Land on it during the draft and you can pick one of its 18 players for your all-time XI.