Boluwatife Kehinde
The highly anticipated 2025 FIFPro Men’s World 11 has officially been revealed, celebrating an elite group of footballers who have been recognized by their fellow professionals for their exceptional performances over the past season.
This accolade highlights the players who have excelled on the pitch and garnered the respect of their peers across the globe.
The voting process for this year’s FIFPro XI involved an impressive participation of over 26,000 professional footballers from 68 countries, each casting their votes to select the standout players. To qualify for consideration, athletes needed to have played a minimum of 30 official matches between July 15, 2024, and August 3, 2025. This criterion ensured that only the most consistent and impactful players were eligible for selection.
The FIFPro Men’s World 11 is structured to honor a diverse group of players, including one goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders, and four forwards. This selection process not only emphasizes individual skill and impact but also symbolizes a profound level of admiration and recognition from peers within the football community.
The complete lineup of the players chosen for the FIFPro Men’s World 11 in 2025 is as follows:
Goalkeeper:
- Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City)
Defenders:
- Achraf Hakimi (PSG)
- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
- Nuno Mendes (PSG)
Midfielders:
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
- Pedri (Barcelona)
- Vitinha (PSG)
Forwards:
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
- Ousmane Dembélé (PSG)
This selection showcases a blend of established stars and emerging talents, reflecting the current landscape of top-tier football. Each player has made significant contributions to their respective teams, making the FIFPro Men’s World 11 a true representation of football excellence for the season.
