By SRTeam The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO) has announced the 2024 Men’s and Women’s World 11, recognizing the standout footballers of the year as voted by their peers. This year’s selections highlight the dominance of Real Madrid and Manchester City players in the men’s team, while the women’s team features significant representation from England.
Men’s World 11: Real Madrid and Manchester City Lead
The 2024 Men’s World 11 is heavily influenced by players from Real Madrid and Manchester City, reflecting their successful campaigns over the past season. Notably, six Real Madrid players have been included, underscoring the club’s strong performance.
Goalkeeper: Ederson (Manchester City)
Defenders: Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
**in De Bruyne (Manchester City), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Rodri (Manchester City), Toni Kroos (Real Madrid)
Forwards: Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain), Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid), Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
This selection marks the first time since 2006 that Lionel Messi has not been incl11, ending a 17-year streak for the Argentine forward.
Women’s World 11: English Players Prominent
The Women’s World 11 features a significant English presence, with five players from England making the list, highlighting the nation’s growing influence in women’s football.
Goalkeeper: Mary Earps (Manchester United/Paris Saint-Germain)
Defenders: Lucy Bronze (Barcelona/Chelsea), Olga Carmona (Real Madrid), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City)
Midfielders: Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona), Alexia Putellara Walsh (Barcelona)
Forwards: Barbra Banda (Shanghai Shengli/Orlando Pride), Lauren James (Chelsea), Marta (Orlando Pride), Linda Caicedo (Real Madrid)
Zambian forward Barbra Banda’s inclusion is historic, as she becocan player to be named in the Women’s World 11. Additionally, Brazilian star Marta returns to the team for the first time since 2021.
Voting Process and Participation
The FIFPRO World 11 is unique as it is the only global football award decided exclusively by professional footballers. This year, over 28,000 players from 70 countries participated in the voting process, ensuring that the selections genuinely reflect the opinions of those within the sport.
Notable Absences and Surprises
Lionel Messi’s omission from the Men’s World 11 is particularly noteworthy, given his consistent peup for nearly two decades. In the Women’s World 11, the absence of U.S. players, despite their Olympic gold victory, has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions about the selection criteria.
Conclusion
The 2024 FIFPRO World 11 selections highlight the exceptional performances of players from leading club the past year. The dominance of Real Madrid and Manchester City in the men’s team, alongside the significant English representation in the women’s team, reflects current trends in world football. As always, the FIFPRO World 11 serves as a prestigious acknowledgment from fellow professionals, celebrating the highest levels of achievement in the sport.