"Earlier today, FIFPro, the global union for professional football players, announced the 2025 FIFPro Men's World XI. The FIFPro World XI has been in practice since 2009, with the organisation inviting all professional footballers to compose the best men's and women's teams of the year. An initial 26-player nominee list was unveiled last week, after which the World XI has now been announced, comprising a goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders, and three forwards."
"And, with the team now announced, FC Barcelona have two players representing the team in the squad. Indeed, teenage superstar Lamine Yamal, who enjoyed a career-best year which saw him win a domestic treble with Barcelona, features in the attack of the 2025 FIFPro World XI. The 18-year-old won the Kopa Trophy again and finished second in the Ballon d'Or rankings after going through a special season, and his presence in the World XI is not a surprise."
"Gianluigi Donnarumma of Manchester City occupies the goalkeeping slot, while the defensive line is made of Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes (both PSG). Alongside Pedri, Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid, Cole Palmer (Chelsea), and PSG's Vitinha make up the midfield unit in the FIFPro World XI. As for the attacking unit, Lamine is paired up with the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner, Ousmane Dembele (PSG), and his France teammate Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid."
FIFPro announced the 2025 Men's World XI selected from a 26-player nominee list chosen by professional footballers. The final lineup comprises a goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders and three forwards, with the final spot awarded to the outfield player with the next highest votes regardless of position. Gianluigi Donnarumma occupies the goalkeeping slot. The defence includes Virgil van Dijk, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes. The midfield features Pedri, Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer and Vitinha. The attack pairs Lamine Yamal with Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe. Barcelona nominees Raphinha and Pau Cubarsi missed the final XI.
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