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FIFA Best Awards: Donnarumma, Bellingham, Mbappé make 2025 World 11 ( Full List )
The city of Doha came alive on Tuesday night as football’s finest players, coaches and legends gathered for the 2025 edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards, an evening dedicated to excellence, legacy and peer recognition.
Fans around the world watched with anticipation as the spotlight turned to the unveiling of the FIFPRO Men’s World 11, a prestigious honour voted for exclusively by professional footballers. More than popularity, the selection reflects respect among peers, consistency at the highest level and decisive impact on the pitch.
The 2025 FIFPRO Men’s World 11 showcased a compelling blend of youthful brilliance and seasoned leadership across all departments of the game.
Goalkeeper
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City / Italy)
The Italian goalkeeper earned his place after a season defined by composure, authority and match-winning saves, reinforcing his status as one of the world’s finest shot-stoppers.
Defenders
Achraf Hakimi (PSG / Morocco)
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool / Netherlands)
Nuno Mendes (PSG / Portugal)
The defensive trio combined speed, tactical intelligence and commanding presence, forming a backline that consistently shut down elite attacks across Europe.
Midfielders
Cole Palmer (Chelsea / England)
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid / England)
Pedri (Barcelona / Spain)
Vitinha (PSG / Portugal)
The midfield was a masterclass in balance and creativity, with each player bringing vision, control and relentless work rate to dominate games and dictate tempo.
Forwards
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona / Spain)
Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid / France)
Ousmane Dembélé (PSG / France)
Up front, the trio thrilled fans with flair, pace and clinical finishing, embodying the attacking brilliance that defined the football season.
The FIFPRO World 11 remains one of football’s most respected honours, as it reflects recognition from those who share the pitch with the game’s elite.
For the players named, Doha was not just a night of celebration, but a testament to a season of excellence admired by their peers worldwide.
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