In real life, 2006 was the year Shevchenko moved to Chelsea and began his infamous decline. But in FIFA 07 ? He was a Terminator.

The FIFA 07 World XI is a beautiful time capsule. It captures the exact moment when the old guard (Zidane, Maldini) faded out, and the new meta (Pace + Power) began. It was glitched, unbalanced, and utterly hilarious.

But the moment you scrolled through the starting lineup, you probably did a double take. Let's look at the actual roster EA Sports deemed the best in the world in the autumn of 2006.

Using the World XI against your friend was a declaration of war. It was the nuclear option. You didn't use them to test skill; you used them to test the structural integrity of your relationship.

For many millennials, this was the last great "pure" arcade sim. But beyond the iconic soundtrack (looking at you, Morning Runner ), there is one feature that sparks heated debate in forum archives: