Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, Others Among Star-Studded FIFPRO World 11

The group was formally unveiled on Monday, November 9, by way of FIFPRO’s digital platforms, following a worldwide voting course of involving 19,806 skilled male footballers from 73 nations.

Spain emerged as probably the most represented nation, with 4 gamers making the celebrated choice. Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí, Manchester City midfielder Rodri and Barcelona ahead Lamine Yamal secured locations within the star-studded lineup.

Paris Saint-Germain contributed two defenders, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes, who be a part of Cubarsí within the backline. Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham and PSG’s Vitinha full the midfield alongside Rodri.

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The attacking division boasts a formidable assortment of worldwide superstars, with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Yamal named among the many chosen forwards.

According to FIFPRO, eligibility for the award was decided by gamers’ performances between August 4, 2025, and July 19, 2026. To qualify, footballers have been required to have made no less than 30 official appearances in the course of the evaluation interval.

Introduced in 2005, the FIFPRO World 11 holds a singular place in soccer, remaining the one world award by which the winners are voted for solely by skilled gamers.