FIFPRO World 11 shortlist revealed: Yamal, Kane and Ronaldo in
FIFPRO names its 26-man Men's World 11 shortlist, voted by 19,806 players. Spain lead the way with six names, including Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Rodri.
FIFPRO, the global players' union, has officially published its 26-man shortlist for the Men's World 11. The nominees were chosen by 19,806 professional footballers across 73 countries, and the final XI will be selected from this group.
Goalkeepers and defenders
Three goalkeepers make the cut: Thibaut Courtois, Emiliano Martínez and David Raya. The defensive options are stacked, with Virgil van Dijk, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Gabriel Magalhães, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Marc Cucurella and teenage centre-back Pau Cubarsí all in contention.
Midfield and attack
In the middle of the park, Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Rodri, Pedri, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes and Enzo Fernández are competing for places. Further forward, the list features Harry Kane, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Michael Olise, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal.
Spain have the strongest presence among the names announced, with six players: Raya, Cubarsí, Cucurella, Pedri, Rodri and Yamal. Portugal follow with four nominees and England with three. Ronaldo's inclusion once again, voted for by his fellow professionals, stands out as one of the talking points of the shortlist.
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