What you should know
Who decides the World 11?
Players can vote for any of their peers. Although the voting tool contains a guidance list with approximately 250 names, players are able to add other names if not already mentioned on the list.
How do the players vote?
FIFPRO and player unions distribute unique links that give players from professional football clubs access to a digital voting platform.
How is the formation decided?
The goalkeeper, along with three defenders, three midfielders and three forwards who receive the most votes, are named in the World 11. The remaining spot is assigned to the outfield player with the next highest number of votes who is not selected already.
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“The World 11 is almost better than being the best player. That might sound controversial, but the World 11 is solely voted for by the players and, to me, that’s the opinion that doesn’t necessarily matter the most, but it means the most.”
— by Lucy Bronze, FIFA FIFPRO Women's World 11
WATCH: Behind the scenes at the World 11
The FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World 11 and FIFA FIFPRO Women’s World 11 were revealed at The Best FIFA Football Awards in London, England on Monday, celebrating all-star teams depicting the best men’s and women’s players in the current game. Over 28,000 professional footballers voted for their global team of the year. The World 11 is the only global player award decided exclusively by footballers.
“Nothing beats being voted for by other players. When your peers recognise your quality, it means so much.”
— by Erling Haaland, FIFA FIFPRO Men's World 11
Seven players who made their FIFA FIFPRO Women’s World 11 debut
On a night in which Lucy Bronze and Alex Morgan made their sixth appearance, seven players were named in the FIFA FIFPRO Women’s World 11 for the very first time. FIFPRO rounds up the Women’s World 11 debutants who made their mark not just at club level but also in 2023’s landmark international tournament: the Women’s World Cup.
