What you should know
The players are free to choose any of their peers
Although the voting tool contains a guidance list with approximately 250 names, players are also able to add other names if they are not mentioned on that list.
How the players cast their votes
FIFPRO and player unions distribute unique links that will give players from all professional football clubs access to the digital voting platform.
A genuine World 11
The goalkeeper, as well as the three defenders, three midfielders and three forwards who received the most votes, will be named in the World 11. The remaining spot is assigned to the outfield player with the next highest number of votes who is not selected already.
Who made the 2022 FIFA FIFPRO Women’s World 11?
The 2022 FIFA FIFPRO Women’s World 11 marked a record-breaking year for voting with over 6,000 players casting their ballots for the best players during the period 7 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 inclusive.
Who made the 2022 FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World 11?
18,640 players from around the globe voted for the 2022 FIFA FIFPRO Men's World 11, based on players' performances during the period 8 August 2021 to 18 December 2022 inclusive.
Latest news
World 11: Rules of Allocation
16 times in the World 11: Scaloni and Martinez discuss Lionel Messi
The gala for The Best FIFA Football Awards saw the Argentina star break the record for appearances in the FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World 11. Lionel Scaloni and Emiliano Martínez discuss his long sustained presence at the highest level of football.
“This award is very special. Being in this 11, surrounded by great players, I want to thank all the players who believed that I deserved this award”
— by Alexia Putellas, 2022 FIFA FIFPRO Women's World 11
FIFA FIFPRO Women’s World 11 react to winning player award
Members of the 2022 FIFA FIFPRO Women’s World 11 paid tribute to their peers for voting them into the team of the year.
“Nothing beats being voted for by other players. When your peers recognise your quality, it means so much”
— by Erling Haaland, 2022 FIFA FIFPRO Men's World 11
The 2022 FIFA FIFPRO World 11 in Stats
FIFPRO rounds up stats, figures and records on the 2022 FIFA FIFPRO World 11, which saw yet another Lionel Messi record, Wendie Renard making it seven in a row, and a first African player in the line-up since 2007.
“Being chosen by your colleagues, and not your profession, is nice. In the end, it makes you say: ‘I'm being valued by players that I'm playing against'. The fact they see me in the World 11 – the ideal 11 that they would choose – is something that I am proud of”
— by Mapi Leon, 2022 FIFA FIFPRO Women's World 11
Four players who returned to the FIFA FIFPRO Women’s World 11
On a night where seven players made their Women’s World 11 debut, four stars made their return to the team of the year – including a certain defender who has been ever-present in every Women’s World 11 since the award launched in 2015.
“Any time your fellow professionals vote to recognise your ability, it means so much”
— by Kevin De Bruyne, 2022 FIFA FIFPRO Men's World 11
Five FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World 11 stars react to award
The 2022 FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World 11 was revealed at The Best Football Awards 2022 gala on Monday, celebrating the greatest players in the current game. Voted for by thousands of professionals, the World 11 is the only global player award decided exclusively by footballers.
“I feel proud to be in the World 11. These are the players who you play with and compete. Thank you for voting for me. I’m grateful and proud ”
— by Wendie Renard, 2022 FIFA FIFPRO Women's World 11
WATCH: Behind the scenes at the World 11
Go behind the scenes with FIFPRO, the World 11 and members of FIFPRO’s Global Player Council at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022.
“It's a privilege to be here with the best players of the past year. It was a dream I had as a child. I've wanted to win it for a long time, and now I've achieved it, I'm very happy”
— by Joao Cancelo, 2022 FIFA FIFPRO Men's World 11
