francesco totti in for him... i really have no idea, but what i basically need is a midfielder that can score goals

What about Bastian Schweinsteiger (spelling?)

My turn for help now ....

Here is my dream team :
GK: Dida, (BRA)
GK: Cech, Petr(CZE)
Def: Fedorov, Serhiy (UKR)
Def: Rusol, Andriy (UKR)
Def: Cannavaro, Fabio(ITA)
Def: Nesta, Alessandro(ITA)
Def: ????????
Mid: Ballack, Michael(GER)
Mid: Gerrard, Steven(ENG)
Mid: Nedved, Pavel(CZE)
Mid: Lampard, Frank(ENG)
Mid: Ronaldinho, (BRA)
Fwd: Kuyt, Dirk(NED)
Fwd: Van Nistelrooij, Ruud(NED)
Fwd: Bravo, Omar(MEX)

I am fairly happy with the team except for maybe 2 spots. Omar Bravo could possibly be replaced, and I need another defender.

Any suggestions ? Keep in mind you can only have 2 players from each team so I can't have anyone from UKR, BRZ, CZE, NED, ITA, ENG.

I think UKR, BRZ, CZE, NED, ITA, and ENG should all at least pass the round robin games.

I also think ITA and UKR will have the best defence effort along with Brazil mainly because of their style of play and/or opposition in early stages.

Thanks.