19,806 Pros Select FIFPRO World 11: Mbappe and Yamal Lead Voting

For the first time since the award’s introduction in 2005, the reigning Ballon d’Or winner has missed selection in the FIFPRO Men’s World 11, according to global player union data published on Monday.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane secured the Ballon d’Or in late October after scoring 61 goals for his club and 12 for England. Yet when 19,806 professional footballers cast their ballots for the annual FIFPRO team, the 33-year-old forward finished fifth in the voting with 27.6 percent.

Kylian Mbappe led all players with 46 percent of the vote, followed by Lamine Yamal at 37.4 percent and Lionel Messi at 29.5 percent. Erling Haaland took fourth place with 28.4 percent, edging out Kane by a mere 0.8 percentage points.

Messi earned inclusion for the 18th time and his first since 2023. The forward line features Mbappe, Haaland, Messi, and Yamal. Midfield selections include Jude Bellingham, Rodri, and Vitinha, while Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, and Pau Cubarsi anchor the defense ahead of goalkeeper David Raya.

Chelsea defender Lucy Bronze made history in the women’s selection by earning her ninth nomination, setting a new record for the most appearances in the FIFPRO Women’s World 11. Orlando Pride defender Barbra Banda stands as the only player in the squad outside of England or Spain.

Banda secured her third nomination, extending her record as the African player with the most selections in the global XI. Barcelona defender Irene Paredes also returned to the women’s team of the year nine years after her initial nomination in 2017.

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