FIFPRO unveil the best 11 players in the world for 2026
Here are the best 11 players in the world for the year 2026, according to the latest revelation from FIFPRO shared today.
Football's biggest stars have been named in the 2026 FIFPRO Men's World 11, with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal among the standout names in the star-studded selection.
The team, which recognises the best players in world football, features an impressive combination of established superstars and emerging talents across different positions.
The final selection includes four attacking stars in Mbappé, Haaland, Messi and Yamal, while Jude Bellingham, Rodri and Vitinha make up the midfield trio.
The defensive line features Portugal's Nuno Mendes, Barcelona youngster Pau Cubarsí and Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi, with Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya completing the team.
Full FIFPRO Men's World 11 for 2026
- Goalkeeper: David Raya (Arsenal)
- Defenders: Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain), Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona), Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Rodri (Barcelona), Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Forwards: Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona).
Unlike other individual football awards, the FIFPRO World 11 is decided exclusively by professional footballers. More than 26,000 players from 75 countries participated in the voting for the 2026 edition. FIFPRO+1
Players were assessed based on their performances between August 4, 2025, and July 19, 2026, with a minimum of 30 official appearances required for eligibility. FIFPRO+1
The selection once again brings together established football icons and some of the game's brightest young talents, recognising their performances over the assessment period.
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