The FIFPRO World XI nominees have been revealed, with 11 players from the Premier League making the shortlist.
Among the standout names is Manchester City’s midfield maestro Rodri, who is already in the spotlight after winning the 2024 Ballon d’Or in October.
He will be looking to add this honor alongside his nomination for The Best FIFA Men’s Player award.
Manchester City leads the nominations, with Rodri joined by six of his teammates.
These include Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, Ederson, and Kevin De Bruyne.
The club’s strong showing reflects their dominance in both domestic and European competitions in 2024.
Other Premier League Contenders
Other Premier League stars on FIFPRO World XI list include Chelsea’s rising talent Cole Palmer, Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez, Arsenal defender William Saliba, and Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk.
Ademola Lookman, who has been a standout performer for Atalanta since the start of last season, was surprisingly omitted.
The Nigerian forward played a pivotal role in Atalanta’s remarkable Europa League triumph, delivering a stunning hat-trick in the final to secure victory over Bayer Leverkusen.
Their performances across the season have earned them recognition on the global stage.
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Full List of FIFPRO World XI Nominees
- Goalkeepers: Ederson, Emi Martinez, Manuel Neuer
- Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Jeremie Frimpong, Virgil van Dijk, Ruben Dias, William Saliba, Antonio Rudiger, Kyle Walker
- Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Jamal Musiala, Rodri, Fede Valverde
- Forwards: Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Cole Palmer, Cristiano Ronaldo, Vinicius Junior, Lamine Yamal
The 2024 FIFA The Best Football Awards are set for January 2025. These awards recognize players’ performances between January 2024 and December 2024, with votes cast for the year’s top performers.
