Barbra Banda and Marta receive World 11 trophies

• Banda and Marta were presented with the new-look World 11 trophies and framed shirts
  
  
• A record-breaking 7,000 women’s players voted for their World 11
  
  
• The World 11 is the only global player award decided exclusively by footballers

Orlando Pride pair Barbra Banda and Marta received their 2024 FIFPRO Women’s World 11 trophies after being named in the players' team of the year in December.

A record-breaking 7,000 women’s players voted for their World 11 based on performances from 21 August 2023 to 10 August 2024 inclusive. The World 11 is the only global player award decided exclusively by footballers.

Banda and Marta were presented with the new-look World 11 trophies and framed shirts by FIFPRO's Director of Global Policy & Strategic Relations (Women's Football) Dr Alex Culvin and NWSLPA Executive Director Meghann Burke.

Brazilian star Marta made her return to the team of the year for the first time since 2021 and, in doing so, marked her fifth World 11 appearance. "To be recognised by the players, it's a big deal for me," said Marta

Meanwhile, Banda’s inclusion meant the Zambian became the first African player to make the Women’s World 11. "This goes out to all Africans," said Banda, dedicating the award to her continent. “It means a lot to me to be recognised by fellow players."

A trophy that truly celebrates the collective

Banda and Marta were presented with the new-look World 11 trophy that truly captures the collective spirit of the World 11.

Each individual trophy is an elegant representation of the number ‘1’, symbolising that each player is, in the eyes of their peers, the best in their position on the pitch. When all 11 trophies come together, they form a larger prize representing the entire World 11—celebrating the power of the team.

Designed by the award-winning studio xCruza at their Argentinian base, the trophies when gathered form an Abrazo de Gol (Goal Hug) embodying the essence of football: a single gesture where the team's spirit merges.