The Players’ Choice: 2025 FIFPRO World 11 Unveiled
The results are official for the most coveted individual honour in football: the 2025 FIFPRO World 11. Voted on by professional footballers around the globe, this year’s Men’s and Women’s teams reflect a decisive shift, welcoming a wave of debutants while saying goodbye to legendary figures.
The 2025 FIFPRO World 11 Winners highlight the dominance of European champions in the men’s game and the rising tide of English and Spanish talent in the women’s game.
The 2025 FIFPRO Men’s World 11: A Youthful Revolution
The Men’s XI features a strong contingent from the treble-winning Paris Saint-Germain side and is notable for ushering in a new generation of talent.
2025 FIFPRO Men’s World 11
Goalkeeper
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain / Manchester City, Italy)
Defenders
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool, Netherlands)
Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain, Morocco)
Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal)
Midfielders
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, England)
Cole Palmer (Chelsea, England)
Pedri (Barcelona, Spain)
Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal)
Forwards
Ousmane Dembele (Paris Saint-Germain, France)
Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid, France)
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain)
Key Takeaways & Records Broken:
- Youngest Ever: Barcelona’s sensational Lamine Yamal makes history as the youngest-ever player selected for the Men’s World 11 at just 18 years old.
- PSG Dominance: Five players were chosen from the squad that won the UEFA Champions League, solidifying their place as the team of the year.
- End of an Era: Global icon Lionel Messi misses out for only the second time since 2007, signalling a major generational change voted for by his peers.
The 2025 FIFPRO Women’s World 11: Record Breakers and Lionesses
The Women’s XI is dominated by stars from the English and Spanish national teams, with a new record set in defense.
2025 FIFPRO Women’s World 11
Goalkeeper
Hannah Hampton (Chelsea, England)
Defenders
Ona Batlle (Barcelona, Spain)
Millie Bright (Chelsea, England)
Lucy Bronze (Chelsea, England)
Leah Williamson (Arsenal, England)
Midfielders
Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona, Spain)
Ghizlane Chebbak (Badalona / Al Hilal, Morocco)
Alexia Putellas (Barcelona, Spain)
Forwards
Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride, Zambia)
Chloe Kelly (Manchester City / Arsenal, England)
Alessia Russo (Arsenal, England)
Women’s XI Highlights:
- New Record: Lucy Bronze makes her eighth appearance in the Women’s World 11, surpassing Wendie Renard for the all-time record.
- African Milestone: For the first time, two African players are featured: Zambia’s Barbra Banda and Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak.
- England Core: Six Lionesses were selected, reflecting the strength of the English game and their national team success.
The 2025 FIFPRO World 11 Winners represent the true elite of the sport, as recognized by over 20,000 professional players worldwide.
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