Established by FIFPRO in 2005, the World 11 is the only global football award decided exclusively by professional footballers
The FIFPRO Men's World 11 is voted upon annually by the best players in the modern game. Dating back to 2005, the award celebrates footballing excellence on the global level.
The 2024 awards will mark the 20th edition. The 11 players who receive the most votes at their position are selected for the FIFPRO World 11, to be announced on Dec. 9. A record 28,000 players from 70 countries have voted for the 2024 Men’s World 11 and Women’s World 11.
Here is a look back at every previous squad, with global superstars such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Didier Drogba, Gianluigi Buffon and more all taking centerstage.
FIFPRO World 112023
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois (Belgium)
Defenders: Ruben Dias (Portugal), John Stones (England), Kyle Walker (England)
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (England), Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium), Bernardo Silva (Portugal);
Forwards: Vinicius Jr (Brazil), Kylian Mbappe (France), Erling Haaland (Norway), Lionel Messi (Argentina)
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Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois (Belgium)
Defenders: Joao Cancelo (Portugal), Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands), Achraf Hakimi (Morocco)
Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium), Casemiro (Brazil), Luka Modric (Croatia)
Forwards: Kylian Mbappe (France), Erling Haaland (Norway), Karim Benzema (France), Lionel Messi (Argentina)
FIFPRO World 112021
Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy)
Defenders: David Alaba (Austria), Leonardo Bonucci (Italy), Ruben Dias (Portugal)
Midfielders: Jorginho (Italy), N’Golo Kante (France), Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium)
Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Erling Haaland (Norway), Robert Lewandowski (Poland), Lionel Messi (Argentina)
FIFPRO World 112020
Goalkeeper: Alisson (Brazil)
Defenders: Alphonso Davies (Canada), Sergio Ramos (Spain), Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands), Trent Alexander-Arnold (England)
Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium), Thiago (Spain), Joshua Kimmich (Germany)
Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Robert Lewandowski (Poland), Lionel Messi (Argentina)
