2024 FIFPRO World 11 Unveiled: Real Madrid and Manchester City Lead the Charge

The 2024 FIFPRO World 11 has been officially revealed, showcasing an impressive lineup dominated by players from Real Madrid and Manchester City. Here are the key details:

Real Madrid has six players included in the men’s team: Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, Toni Kroos, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr., and Kylian Mbappé. This selection underlines Real Madrid’s strong performance in the 2023/24 season, especially highlighted by their success in the UEFA Champions League.

Manchester City has contributed four players to the men’s team: Ederson, Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, and Erling Haaland. These players were recognized for their pivotal roles in City’s season, which included securing the Premier League title.

Notable Points:
This year’s selection marks the first time since 2006 that Lionel Messi was not included in the World 11. Messi has the record for the most appearances in the World 11 with 17 selections.
Jude Bellingham was the player who received the most votes among the men, highlighting his significant impact since joining Real Madrid.

Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool is the only player not from Real Madrid or Manchester City in this year’s men’s team, marking his fourth appearance in the World 11.
The voting was conducted by over 21,000 professional footballers from 70 countries, making this award unique as it is decided exclusively by the players themselves.

Women’s Team:
While the focus has been on the men’s team, the women’s team for 2024 was also announced, with England having the most represented nation with five players. However, specific details on the women’s team composition were not as extensively covered in the provided sources.

This year’s FIFPRO World 11 reflects the dominance of Real Madrid and Manchester City in men’s football, showcasing their players’ exceptional performances over the last season.