2025 FIFPRO World 11 Winners Announced
More than 26,000 professional footballers from 68 countries voted to decide the 2025 FIFPRO World 11, the only global player award chosen exclusively by their peers.
Men’s World 11 Highlights
Five Paris Saint-Germain players have been named in the Men’s World 11 following PSG's impressive treble-winning season, including former goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, now playing for Manchester City. At just 18 years old, Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal became the youngest player ever chosen for the Men’s World 11, breaking Kylian Mbappe’s previous record set in 2018 when he was 19.
Women’s World 11 Highlights
England leads representation in the 2025 Women’s World 11 with six players selected, including first-time honorees Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly. Defender Lucy Bronze made history by earning her eighth Women’s World 11 appearance, surpassing Wendie Renard from France, who has seven.
For the first time ever, two African footballers were selected for the Women’s World 11: Barbra Banda from Zambia, on her second appearance, and Ghizlane Chebbak from Morocco, making her debut.
"Since 2005, FIFPRO has invited professional footballers around the world to select the World 11."
The 2025 FIFPRO World 11 reflects the global nature and growing diversity of professional football, highlighting outstanding talent from multiple continents and generations.
Author’s summary: The 2025 FIFPRO World 11 showcases young stars and historic milestones for both men’s and women’s football, emphasizing global player recognition voted solely by peers.