The 26-player shortlist for the 2025 FIFPRO Men’s World XI has been officially unveiled, featuring some of the world’s most outstanding footballers. Players from across the globe voted to determine the nominees.
Standout nominees include:
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Pedri (Barcelona), Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City), Luka Modric (Real Madrid)
Forwards: Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Ousmane Dembele (Atletico Madrid)
Defenders: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain)
Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker (Liverpool), Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain)
Other notable nominees include Cole Palmer, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Valverde, Raphinha, Cubarsi, Nuno Mendes, and Saliba, highlighting the depth of talent across European leagues.
The official 2025 FIFPRO Men’s World XI will be announced on Monday, 3 November 2025, ahead of the annual FIFA awards ceremony. Fans and pundits are already speculating whether Jude Bellingham or Kylian Mbappe will secure a starting spot in the prestigious XI.
