2025 FIFPRO World 11 Finalists Revealed
The build-up to the 2025 FIFPRO Men’s World 11 has officially entered its decisive stage with the announcement of the 26 finalists. This exclusive global football award is unique, it is decided entirely by professional footballers, making it one of the most authentic recognitions in the sport.
Over 20,000 men’s players from around the world cast their votes for their ideal team of the year, selecting the best footballers based on performances between 15 July 2024 and 3 August 2025. To be eligible, each player had to feature in at least 30 official matches during that period.
The final World 11 will be unveiled on Monday, 3 November 2025, from 14:00 CET across FIFPRO’s digital platforms.
The Only Global Football Award Voted by Players
The FIFPRO World 11 – voted by the players, for the players, stands out as the only global football accolade decided solely by professionals who share the pitch with the nominees.
This makes the recognition deeply respected across the football community, as it represents the direct voice of the athletes themselves. The voting process highlights how peers view excellence in the game, rewarding consistency, influence, and overall impact across domestic and international competitions.
2025 FIFPRO Men’s World 11 Finalists
Below is the official list of 26 finalists across goalkeeping, defense, midfield, and attack categories.
Goalkeepers
- Alisson Becker (Liverpool, Brazil)
- Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid, Belgium)
- Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain / Manchester City, Italy)
Defenders
- Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool / Real Madrid, England)
- Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona, Spain)
- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool, Netherlands)
- Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain, Morocco)
- Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain, Brazil)
- Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal)
- William Saliba (Arsenal, France)
Midfielders
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, England)
- Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City / Napoli, Belgium)
- Luka Modric (Real Madrid / AC Milan, Croatia)
- Joao Neves (Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal)
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea, England)
- Pedri (Barcelona, Spain)
- Federico Valverde (Real Madrid, Uruguay)
- Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal)
Forwards
- Ousmane Dembele (Paris Saint-Germain, France)
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway)
- Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid, France)
- Lionel Messi (Inter Miami, Argentina)
- Raphinha (Barcelona, Brazil)
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr, Portugal)
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool, Egypt)
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain)
When and Where Will the Winners Be Announced?
The FIFPRO Men’s World 11 winners will be officially revealed on Monday, 3 November 2025, at 14:00 CET, through FIFPRO’s official digital platforms.
The announcement is expected to draw global attention, as the final 11 players represent the most respected football team selection chosen by peers in the sport.
A Celebration of Football’s Finest
The 2025 edition once again highlights the dominance of clubs like Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Liverpool, and Manchester City, with several players from each team making the shortlist.
From the brilliance of Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe to the leadership of Virgil van Dijk and Lionel Messi’s enduring class, this year’s list perfectly captures the balance of youth and experience defining modern football.
What Makes FIFPRO World 11 Special
Unlike fan-voted or journalist-selected awards, the FIFPRO World 11 reflects pure player opinion. Each professional casts votes for the best in each position, ensuring authenticity and recognition from those who truly understand the game.
Being named in the FIFPRO World 11 is not just an honour, it’s an acknowledgment from peers that a player has stood among the world’s elite over the season.
The 2025 FIFPRO World 11 finalists showcase the most talented and consistent footballers on the planet. With over 20,000 professionals voting, the final selection will represent football’s truest form of respect and admiration.
All eyes now turn to 3 November 2025, when FIFPRO will reveal the ultimate eleven players who defined the year’s footballing excellence.
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FAQs
Q1. What is the FIFPRO World 11?
A. The FIFPRO World 11 is the only global football award voted exclusively by professional players for their peers.
Q2. How many players voted this year?
A. Over 20,000 professional men’s footballers from across the world participated in the voting process.
Q3. When will the winners be announced?
A. The 2025 FIFPRO World 11 will be revealed on 3 November 2025 at 14:00 CET on FIFPRO’s digital platforms.
Q4. How are finalists selected?
A. Finalists are chosen based on the number of votes received from fellow professional footballers, considering performances between 15 July 2024 and 3 August 2025.
Q5. Which clubs have the most players shortlisted?
A. Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Liverpool, and Manchester City have the highest number of players among the finalists.
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