FIFPRO World 11
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The FIFPRO World 11 are the best association football men's and women's teams of the year. FIFPRO invites all professional men's and women's footballers to compose the teams. Initially known as the FIFPRO World 11, the award began in 2005 and celebrated the best football players as voted by their peers. In 2009, FIFPRO partnered with FIFA, rebranding it as the 'FIFA FIFPRO World 11' while retaining its original format. From the 2024 edition onward, FIFPRO independently manages the award, reverting to its original name, the FIFPRO World 11.
Every year, FIFPRO and approximately 70 affiliated players unions distribute unique links that give players from all professional football clubs on the planet access to the digital voting platform. An initial 26-person squad then reveals the nominees. The goalkeeper, as well as the three defenders, three midfielders and three forwards who receive the most votes are then selected for the World 11. The remaining spot is assigned to the outfield player with the next highest number of votes who is not selected already. Lionel Messi has the most ever appearances in the FIFPRO World 11 with 17 overall, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo with 15.
In 2014, FIFPRO launched a women's football committee. In February 2016, the FIFPRO Women's World 11 was launched. Players of 33 different nationalities in over 20 countries participated in voting for one goalkeeper, four defenders, three midfielders and three forwards.
FIFPRO Men's World 11
Winners
Players marked bold won the FIFA World Player of the Year (2005–2009), the FIFA Ballon d'Or (2010–2015) or The Best FIFA Men's Player (2016–present) in that respective year.
Appearances by player
Players in bold were part of the most recent World 11.
| Rank | Player | Apps | Years | Club(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina Lionel Messi | 17 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 2021, 2022, 2023 | Barcelona Paris Saint-Germain Inter Miami |
| 2 | Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo | 15 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 2021 | Manchester United Real Madrid Juventus |
| 3 | Spain Sergio Ramos | 11 | 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 | Real Madrid |
| 4 | Spain Andrés Iniesta | 9 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 | Barcelona |
| 5 | Brazil Dani Alves | 8 | 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | Barcelona Juventus Paris Saint-Germain |
| 6 | Brazil Marcelo | 6 | 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | Real Madrid |
| France Kylian Mbappé | 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | Paris Saint-Germain Real Madrid | ||
| Croatia Luka Modrić | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 | Real Madrid | ||
| Spain Xavi | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | Barcelona | ||
| 10 | Spain Iker Casillas | 5 | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | Real Madrid |
| Belgium Kevin De Bruyne | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | Manchester City | ||
| England John Terry | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 | Chelsea | ||
| Netherlands Virgil van Dijk | 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025 | Liverpool | ||
| 14 | Norway Erling Haaland | 4 | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | Borussia Dortmund Manchester City |
| Germany Toni Kroos | 2014, 2016, 2017, 2024 | Bayern Munich Real Madrid | ||
| Germany Manuel Neuer | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | Bayern Munich | ||
| Spain Gerard Piqué | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016 | Barcelona | ||
| 18 | England Jude Bellingham | 3 | 2023, 2024, 2025 | Real Madrid |
| Italy Gianluigi Buffon | 2006, 2007, 2017 | Juventus | ||
| England Steven Gerrard | 2007, 2008, 2009 | Liverpool | ||
| Brazil Kaká | 2006, 2007, 2008 | Milan | ||
| Spain Carles Puyol | 2007, 2008, 2010 | Barcelona | ||
| Brazil Ronaldinho | 2005, 2006, 2007 | Barcelona | ||
| Brazil Thiago Silva | 2013, 2014, 2015 | Paris Saint-Germain |
Appearances by club
Players in italics have made appearances with multiple clubs, and appearances are separated accordingly.
Appearances by nationality
Regional appearances
| Rank | Region | Apps | Nation(s) (apps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Europe | 169 | Spain (49), Portugal (21), France (19), England (18), Italy (15), Germany (12), Belgium (9), Netherlands (9), Croatia (6), Norway (4), Serbia (2), Poland (2), Austria (1), Sweden (1), Ukraine (1) |
| 2 | South America | 56 | Brazil (36), Argentina (18), Colombia (1), Uruguay (1) |
| 3 | Africa | 5 | Cameroon (2), Morocco (2), Ivory Coast (1) |
| 4 | North America | 1 | Canada (1) |
FIFPRO Women's World 11
Winners
Players marked bold won the FIFA World Player of the Year (2001–2015) or The Best FIFA Women's Player (2016–present) in that respective year.
Appearances by player
Appearances by club
Players in italics have made appearances with multiple clubs, and appearances are separated accordingly.
Appearances by nationality
Regional appearances
| Rank | Region | Apps | Nation(s) (apps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Europe | 73 | England (28), France (13), Spain (12), Germany (6), Sweden (5), Netherlands (4), Denmark (2), Italy (2), Norway (1) |
| 2 | North America | 21 | United States (20), Canada (1) |
| 3 | South America | 10 | Brazil (5), Chile (3), Argentina (1), Colombia (1) |
| 4 | Asia | 3 | Australia (2), Japan (1) |
| Africa | Zambia (2), Morocco (1) |
Notes
External links
- FIFPRO World Players' Union