The team, chosen by professional footballers around the world, celebrates an XI considered the best in the world.
Gianluigi Donnarumma has been voted the best goalkeeper in the world, with the Italian named in the FIFPRO World XI following his 2025 Yashin Trophy win.
Donnarumma was a key part of Paris Saint-Germain’s treble success last season before joining Manchester City in the summer.
Van Dijk is named as one of three defenders, alongside PSG duo Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes. The Dutchman led Liverpool to title success in the Premier League last season.
Further back, Cole Palmer joins England teammate Jude Bellingham in midfield. Palmer won the Ballon d’Or at this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup as Chelsea claimed the trophy. He also helped Chelsea to Champions League qualification and Europa Conference League success in 2024/25.
An all-star forward line is led by Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe, who won the first Golden Boot last season. Alongside Mbappe are Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele and Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal.
This is the FIFPRO Men 2025 #World11voted by players around the world.
🇬🇧 Gianluigi Donnarumma
🇲🇦 @AchrafHakimi
🇵🇹 Nuno Mendes
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Cole Palmer
🇪🇸 @Pedri
🇵🇹 @Vitinha🇫🇷 @DemBouz
🇫🇷 @KMbappe
🇪🇸Lamine Yamal pic.twitter.com/yDeqAfQz2y— FIFPRO (@FIFPRO) November 3, 2025
FIFPRO WORLD XI FOR 2025
Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City).
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Nuno Mendes (PSG).
Midfielders: Vitinha (PSG), Pedri (Barcelona), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Cole Palmer (Chelsea).
Forwards: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Ousmane Dembélé (PSG), Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid).
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