FIFPRO World 11 2024 Winners Announced: Bellingham, Bonmatí, Banda, Rodri, Vinícius Jr and More!
Real Madrid, Manchester City Stars Dominate FIFPRO World 11
More than 28,000 professional footballers from 70 countries cast their votes for the prestigious FIFPRO World 11, resulting in a lineup dominated by stars from Real Madrid and Manchester City.
the 2024 FIFPRO World 11 menS team features six players from Real Madrid, including recently retired legend Toni Kroos, and four from manchester City. Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rüdiger, Ederson, and Rodri make their debuts in the world 11, while Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk, making his fourth appearance, is the only player outside of Real Madrid and Manchester City to be selected.The women’s team sees England leading the way with five players: Lucy Bronze, Mary Earps, Alex Greenwood, Lauren James, and Keira Walsh. Bronze’s inclusion ties the record for most appearances in the women’s World 11 (7), a feat she now shares with French star Wendie Renard.Brazilian icon Marta returns to the World 11 for the first time as 2021, while Zambian striker Barbra Banda makes history as the first African player to be named to the women’s team.
This year marks the first edition of the World 11 since 2006 without Lionel Messi. the Argentine legend holds the record for most selections, having been voted into the team 17 times by his peers.
Since 2005, FIFPRO has empowered professional footballers worldwide to choose their World 11, making it the only global football award exclusively decided by players.FIFPRO World 11 Women’s Team 2024
Goalkeeper:
Mary Earps (Manchester United/Paris saint-Germain, England)
Defenders:
Lucy Bronze (Barcelona/Chelsea, England)
Olga Carmona (Real Madrid, Spain)
Alex Greenwood (Manchester City, England)
Midfielders:
Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona, Spain)
Alexia Putellas (Barcelona, Spain)
Keira Walsh (Barcelona, England)
forwards:
Barbra Banda (Shanghai Shengli/Orlando Pride, Zambia)
Linda Caicedo (Real Madrid, Colombia)
Lauren james (Chelsea, England)
* Marta (Orlando Pride, Brazil)
Real Madrid, Manchester City Stars Shine Shining in FIFPRO World 11
NewsDirectory3.com – The 2024 FIFPRO World 11 is a testament to the dominance of Real Madrid and Manchester City, with the two clubs accounting for ten of the eleven players in the men’s lineup.
Real Madrid boasts six representatives: Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rüdiger, Toni Kroos, Luka Modrić, Vinícius Júnior, and Karim Benzema.Manchester City contributes four players: Ederson,Rúben Dias,kevin De Bruyne,and Rodri. Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk is the lone player outside of the two powerhouse clubs, making his fourth appearance in the prestigious team.
The women’s team is led by England, with five Lionesses securing spots: Lucy Bronze, Mary Earps, Alex Greenwood, Lauren James, and Keira Walsh. Bronze ties the record for most appearances with seven, sharing the honor with french star Wendie renard. Brazilian icon Marta returned to the World 11 for the first time since 2021. Zambian striker Barbra Banda etched her name in history as the first African player to be named to the women’s squad.
For the first time as 2006, Lionel Messi is absent from the men’s team, bringing his record-breaking 17 appearances to an end.
As 2005, FIFPRO has given professional footballers worldwide the power to choose their World 11, making it the only global football award exclusively decided by the players themselves.