 The format of the vote was changed in 2012 – now users first choose their preferred formation (4–4–2, 3–5–2, 3–4–3, 4–3–3 or 5–3–2), and then choose the relevant number of players for each position.The voters have a choice between 4 goalkeepers, 12 defenders, 12 midfielders and 12 forwards.The voting for best coach was discontinued.