World 11: Voted By Players, For Players
What is the World 11?
The FIFPRO Men's World 11 and FIFPRO Women’s World 11 are annual awards depicting the most outstanding footballers in the current game – voted by the players, for the players. Discover the 2026 finalists.
FIFPRO World 11: How the voting works
World 11
World 11 Player Videos
Virgil van Dijk on World 11 win
Hannah Hampton receives World 11 trophy
Cole Palmer on World 11 win
Aitana Bonmati on World 11 win
Pedri receives World 11 trophy
Barbra Banda on World 11 win
Vitinha on World 11 win
Alessia Russo on World 11 win
Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe receive World 11 trophies
Alexia Putellas on World 11 win
Leah Williamson on World 11 win
Nuno Mendes on World 11 win
Ona Batlle on World 11 win
Chloe Kelly on World 11 win
History: FIFPRO Men’s World 11
Explore Men's World 11 teams of the past – from the present day to the inaugural side of 2005.
History: FIFPRO Women’s World 11
Explore World 11 legends through the years – from the present day to the inaugural side of 2015.
World 11: Trophy with a difference
What makes the World 11 trophy unique?
Each individual trophy is an elegant representation of the number ‘1’, symbolising that each player is, in the eyes of their peers, the best in their position on the field. When all 11 trophies come together, they form a larger prize representing the entire World 11—celebrating the power of the team.
World 11: Frequently Asked Questions
Last year, over 26,000 professional footballers from 70 countries voted for their World 11.
FIFPRO and affiliated player unions distribute unique links that give professional footballers access to a digital voting platform.
Players pick the three players who, in their opinion, were the most outstanding in each of the following positions: goalkeeper, defence, midfield and forward.
The goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders and three forwards with the most votes in their position make it into the World 11. The 11th spot is assigned to the outfield player with the next highest number of votes.
No player has more FIFPRO World 11 appearances than Lionel Messi, who has made the global team of the year 17 times.
Since 2005, FIFPRO has invited the world’s professional footballers to choose their World 11. Explore World 11 legends through the years.