All Things Calcio Half term 'Team of the Season'

Whose made the grade for the team of the season so far in this 3-4-3 formation...

In Goal....

Cristian Abbiati (Milan): If ever there was an underrated goalkeeper, then Abbiati fits the bill. A rock in the San Siro fortress so far this campaign he has come up with big save after big save and has rarely made a mistake. His experience could be key for Milan in Europe this season.

In defence...

Alessandro Nesta (Milan): When fit there is still few better, arguably none in all honesty. Along with Silva Nesta has marshaled Milan into the tightest D in the league. No question that Milan will need him in their line up for the whole season if it is to be successful.

Thiago Silva (Milan): A rock at the back for Milan. Hard to belief this is only his second season with the club but he has learned well of the master 'Nesta', of that there is no doubt. Milan have the best defence in the league and Silva is the second reason why.

Federico Balzaretti (Palermo): I can't be the only one impressed with Balzaretti's searing runs down the left flank of the Favourita in Palermo. Often Balzaretti is involved in Palermo's positive attacking play and he has been rewarded with a call up to the Azzurri this season. 

In midfield....

Milos Krasic (Juventus): Some were dubious over his arrival from the Russian top flight. But there is no doubt anymore. He's arguably been the best player in the league this season with his explosive pace being a huge weapon for Juventus that along with Fabio Quagliarella has launched Juve into contention. Goals, assists, pace and a top notch passing ability have given Juve fans there answer to Pavel Nedved.

Hernanes (Lazio): Cool, calm and collected describe the Brazilian in my opinion. He's taken to European football like a duck to water and has turned Lazio's midfield in one of the best in the league. His footwork is outstanding and he has left some of the best defenders in the league for dead this season. Five goals as well so far is a tidy return.

Javier Pastore (Palermo): The explosive Pastore has dipped in form as Christmas approached but there can be no denying him a place in this team. The comparisons to Kaka are obvious but at just 21 he is arguably a better finisher than the Brazilian already. On his day unplayable.

Marek Hamsik(Napoli)

If it's consistency you want then Hamsik is your answer. Seven goals, the same as Pastore, is his total so far but he has run the Napoli midfielder like a true box to box midfielder supplying the ammunition for Cavani and Lavezzi upfront. It seems like he's been doing this for years now, is he really only 23? At this rate he is on for 15 goals this season. Not bad for a midfielder. 

In attack...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Milan): Zlatan returned to Serie A and once again finds himself in a team leading the league. Where he goes, he wins and his 13 goals and 8 assists in Serie A and Europe combined are proof of his imput. Additionally, his partnership with Robinho has been a pleasure to watch.

Samuel Eto'o (Inter); The best forward in the world, without question. Goals from anywhere and everywhere in explosive Eto'o fashion have been the only saving grace of Inter's season so far. If he was not suspended for three games for a Zidane style headbutt against Chievo then he would have improved on his 19 goals in 18 games this season.

Edinson Cavani (Napoli): The big money move of the Summer from Napoli has delivered in supreme fashion. Wanted across the continent Cavani signed up to play on Maradona's old stomping ground and so far along with Di Natale leads the top scorers chart with 10 goals, not to mention his 7 goals in Europe this season. His goals against Lecce and Twente this season will live long in the memory.