FIFPRO World 11 (2025): Mbappé, Haaland and Messi among the 26 nominees
FIFPRO unveiled the list of 26 players shortlisted for the 2025 men’s World 11, featuring established stars like Messi and Ronaldo and young prodigies such as Mbappé, Bellingham and Yamal.
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FIFPRO revealed on Monday the list of 26 preselected players for the 2025 men’s World 11, which rewards the best footballers on the planet. The votes were cast by players from around the world.
Notable stars in contention include Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) and Lionel Messi, who is still included in the symbolic lineup.
The final World 11 will be revealed on Monday, 3 November 2025. A prestigious selection that mixes up-and-coming generations with legends still active, for an honor that remains highly sought-after in world football.
The complete list:
Goalkeepers
Alisson Becker, Thibaut Courtois, Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Defenders
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Pau Cubarsí, Virgil van Dijk, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, William Saliba.
Midfielders
Jude Bellingham, Kevin De Bruyne, Luka Modric, João Neves, Cole Palmer, Pedri, Federico Valverde, Vitinha.
Forwards
Ousmane Dembélé, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Raphinha, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah, Lamine Yamal.