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Barcelona international midfielder Xavi (pictured) proved utterly powerless as the U.S. put an abrupt end to Spain’s run of 35 unbeaten matches with a 2:0 victory yesterday in the Confed Cup in South Africa. The playmaker saw his rating sink as a consequence.

For FC Barcelona’s international playmaker Xavi the semi-final against the U.S. in the Confed Cup could be the chance to consolidate his less-than-steady position at the helm of the FTBL Top 23 of La Liga midfielders despite a high plank of 20.40 rating

Arsenal and Spain playmaker Cesc Fabregas (pictured left) will have a perfect opportunity to consolidate his hold on the 2nd place in the rating of Spanish midfielders in the semi-final against the U.S. in the Confed Cup and break clear of rivals Xabi

In the race to the top of the FTBL Top 23 of the world’s best defenders with Villarreal’s Capdevila, Barcelona skipper Carles Puyol appears in pole position with an excellent chance to grab the coveted spot after the semi-final against the U.S. in the

The Confed Cup in South Africa is proving to be a godsend for Inter Milan right-back Maicon rating-wise, as the Brazil international has used the competition to dramatically boost his rating to 118 points and return in the FTBL World Top 23.