Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappé, and Antonio Rudiger have been selected for the FIFPro World XI, recognizing them among the best footballers globally.
The final 11 were chosen from a pool of 26 nominees, based on the votes of 21,000 professional players surveyed.
Vinicius Jr, of Cameroonian heritage, played a crucial role in Real Madrid’s victorious Champions League campaign.
Meanwhile, Rudiger, born in Sierra Leone and representing Germany, was a cornerstone of the team’s defense.
Mbappé, also of Cameroonian descent, made significant contributions for Paris Saint-Germain during his final season with the club before his move to Madrid.
Full list:
Goalkeeper
Ederson (Manchester City, Brazil)
Defenders
Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid, Spain)
Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid, Germany)
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool, Netherlands)
Midfielders
Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City, Belgium)
Rodri (Manchester City, Spain)
Toni Kroos (Real Madrid, Germany)
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, England)
Forwards
Kylian Mbappé (PSG then Real Madrid, France)
Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway)
Vinicius jr. (Real Madrid, Brazil)