A shortlist of 26 nominees for the FIFPRO Men’s World 11 has been released, featuring world football veterans facing the new generation and a strong English Premier League contingent. The selection was determined by a vote from nearly 20,000 professional footballers from around the globe, with the final eleven set to be announced on 9 November.
The Premier League is represented by an impressive list of stars across all positions. David Raya (Arsenal) is nominated for the goalkeeper position. The defensive line features English elite players including Marc Cucurella (Chelsea/Real Madrid), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), and the Arsenal duo of Gabriel Magalhães and William Saliba.
In midfield, Premier League captain Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal) and Rodri (Manchester City) have been nominated, while the attacking force is embodied by the league's top scorer Erling Haaland. They will face competition from Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and Lamine Yamal, making the vote for the final team even more significant.
