The FIFPro World 11 shortlist was announced on Monday, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo the only two nominated players based outside of Europe.
FIFPro’s Men’s and Women’s all-star teams are voted for by players, showing that the 37-year-old Messi and 39-year-old Ronaldo are still respected by their peers enough to make the 26-player shortlist.
Messi is playing for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, while Ronaldo stars for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.
It is the Argentinian’s 18th nomination, extending his record as the most-nominated player in the award’s history, while Ronaldo is close behind on 16.
Premier League players dominate the men’s shortlist with 11 members based in England, but there is no place for Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.
Seven of the Premier League nominees come from Manchester City following their Premier League title victory: Ederson, Ruben Dias, Kyle Walker, Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden and Erling Haaland.
Only Real Madrid have more players shortlisted with eight, as both Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior make the list.
Joining City’s seven from the Premier League are Cole Palmer, who is shortlisted for the first time since moving to Chelsea from Etihad Stadium in August 2023.
Virgil van Dijk appears, as does Arsenal’s William Saliba and Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez.
Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane and Madrid’s Jude Bellingham are the other England internationals on the list.
The women’s team sees England stars also make a strong showing with nine selections, including four defenders in Lucy Bronze, Millie Bright, Alex Greenwood and Jess Carter.
Goalkeeper Mary Earps, midfielders Ella Toone and Keira Walsh, and forwards Lauren James and Alessia Russo join as the other Lionesses on the list.
Two-time women’s Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati, representing Spain and Barcelona, is also nominated.
🚨 These are the 26 nominees for the 2024 FIFPRO Men's #World11, as voted by players.
🇧🇷 Ederson
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🇧🇪… pic.twitter.com/mCgLn4dx4n— FIFPRO (@FIFPRO) December 2, 2024
FIFPro World 11 Men’s nominees
Goalkeepers: Ederson (Manchester City, Brazil), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa, Argentina), Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich, Germany)
Defenders: Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid, Spain), Ruben Dias (Manchester City, Portugal), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool, Netherlands), Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen, Netherlands), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid, Germany), William Saliba (Arsenal, France), Kyle Walker (Manchester City, England)
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, England), Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City, Belgium), Phil Foden (Manchester City, England), Toni Kroos (Real Madrid, Germany), Luka Modric (Real Madrid, Croatia), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich, Germany), Rodri (Manchester City, Spain), Federico Valverde (Real Madrid, Uruguay)
Forwards: Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, England), Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain/Real Madrid, France), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami, Argentina), Cole Palmer (Manchester City/Chelsea, England), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr, Portugal), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid, Brazil), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain)
⭐️ Introducing the 26 nominees for the 2024 FIFPRO Women's #World11, as voted by players.
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🏴 Mary Earps
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🇪🇸 @OnaBatlle
🏴 @MDawg1Bright
🏴 @LucyBronze
🇪🇸 @7OlgaCarmona
🏴 @_JessCarter
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— FIFPRO (@FIFPRO) December 2, 2024
FIFPro World 11 Women’s nominees
Goalkeepers: Mackenzie Arnold (West Ham United/Portland Thorns, Australia), Mary Earps (Manchester United/Paris Saint-Germain, England), Christiane Endler (Olympique Lyonnais, Chile)
Defenders: Selma Bacha (Olympique Lyonnais, France), Ona Batlle (Barcelona, Spain), Millie Bright (Chelsea, England), Lucy Bronze (Barcelona/Chelsea, England), Olga Carmona (Real Madrid, Spain), Jess Carter (Chelsea/Gotham, England), Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave, USA), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City, England)
Midfielders: Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona, Spain), Debinha (Kansas City Current, Brazil), Ingrid Engen (Barcelona, Norway), Lindsey Horan (Olympique Lyonnais, USA), Alexia Putellas (Barcelona, Spain), Ella Toone (Manchester United, England), Keira Walsh (Barcelona, England)
Forwards: Athenea (Real Madrid, Spain), Barbra Banda (Shanghai Shengli/Orlando Pride, Zambia), Linda Caicedo (Real Madrid, Colombia), Tabitha Chawinga (Paris Saint-Germain/Olympique Lyonnais, Malawi), Lauren James (Chelsea, England), Marta (Orlando Pride, Brazil), Salma Paralluelo (Barcelona, Spain), Alessia Russo (Arsenal, England)