The International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO) has officially announced the 2025 Men’s World 11, featuring a dazzling mix of football’s biggest names and rising stars.
Softfootball earlier reported the release of the FIFPRO shortlist, which notably excluded Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, despite his incredible tally of 74 goals in 71 games since joining from Tottenham Hotspur.
The final lineup, voted for by professional footballers across the world, was revealed via FIFPRO’s official X handle, recognizing the standout performers from the past football year. The full starting eleven below;
Six players made their first-ever appearance in the 2025 FIFPRO Men’s World XI; Ousmane Dembélé, Lamine Yamal, Cole Palmer, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, and Vitinha, all rewarded for exceptional performances throughout the season.
At just 18, Yamal continues to make history, just after becoming the first player to win the Kopa Trophy twice in a row, further cementing his place as one of football’s brightest young stars.
The midfield quartet features Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, Pedri, and Vitinha, a blend of technical excellence and youthful energy that mirrors the game’s modern evolution. Cole Palmer’s sensational performance in the newly rebranded FIFA Club World Cup final, where he scored a brace in Chelsea’s 3–0 victory over PSG, sealed his place among football’s elite.
In defense, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, and Virgil van Dijk form a commanding backline, with Gianluigi Donnarumma standing tall in goal after another standout season for Manchester City and Italy.
Dembélé, fresh from winning the Ballon d’Or, led Paris Saint-Germain’s historic campaign as the French giants dominated Europe, clinching the domestic treble, the UEFA Champions League, and the UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham. His teammates Hakimi, Mendes, and Vitinha were also instrumental in that success, combining defensive solidity with attacking flair and midfield control.
The 2025 FIFPRO Men’s World 11 celebrates a generation where experience meets emerging brilliance, with veterans like Dembélé and Mbappé sharing the spotlight with emerging talents like Yamal and Palmer, a true reflection of football’s ever-evolving landscape.
