Every year, the global players’ union FIFPRO lets professional footballers pick their dream team. This time, more than 26,000 players from 68 countries cast the votes. They nominated the 2025 Men’s World XI. What was the result?. A squad of 11 players who stood out for their seasons.
Voting by your peers
What makes this award special is that it’s players voting for players. No journalists, no pundits we’re here. These were just the people on the pitch. The shortlist started with the 26 most-popular players. Each for there position. Then the final 11 emerged.
🚨🌎 FIFPRO announced their 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐗𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 only voted by the players! 🌎✨
Any changes you’d personally make to this squad? 👀 pic.twitter.com/rmv6gMnBNG
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 3, 2025
Who made the 2025 Men’s World XI?
Here are some key names:
These names reflect one message: consistent excellence across club and country.
Trends & stand-out facts
Paris Saint-Germain dominated the team. They have four players in the XI.
Lamine Yamal became the youngest player ever selected — just 18 years old.
England’s representation includes Bellingham and Palmer, showing young talent rising.
Why it matters
For the selected players, being in the World XI is more than a medal — it’s respect from fellow professionals. It also shows where elite football leans: youthful energy, global mix and dynamic play. Clubs and fans use these selections to benchmark quality and build ambition.
Author’s Insight
In a sport flooded with awards, the 2025 FIFPRO World XI stands out because it’s player-driven. The stars chosen didn’t just perform — they impressed those who do the real work: the professionals. This XI gives us a snapshot of the game now — fast, global, full of young blood rising quickly. If you’re a club or a fan, look at these names and you’ll see the direction football is moving. And if you’re a player outside this list? It’s a challenge: perform at that level, be picked by your peers next time.
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