2025 FIFPRO Men’s World 11: PSG players dominate list

The 2025 FIFPRO Men’s World 11 was revealed Monday, with Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele highlighting the side, but there no place for Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi.

PSG’s Champions League winning team dominated the list with five players from the squad named including goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Centerback Marquinhos and midfielder Joao Neves were both nominated – but failed to make the list.

Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal became the youngest-ever player named in the Men’s World 11, and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer is one of six debutants.

Cole Palmer also made his debut on the list (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

“Being part of the FIFPRO World 11 is obviously a great honor and to be voted by the other players is a nice feeling,” said Palmer. “They know what it takes, obviously, to play the game at a high level, so to be voted by them is the best feeling.”

Lionel Messi also failed to make the list, making it just the second time her would not be on the list in nearly 20 years. The Argentine missed the 2024 squad, as well, after making it for 17 straight years.

Also, Mohamed Salah wasn’t included in the 2025 FIFPRO Men’s World 11, despite leading the Premier League in both goals and assists – and also leading Liverpool to the title.

Cristiano Ronaldo received a nomination, but was not in the team. Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander Arnold and Raphinha – despite being considered a Ballon d’Or candidate for much of the season – also missed out.

2025 FIFPRO Men’s World 11

Goalkeeper – Gianluigi Donnarruma (PSG)
Defender – Achraf Hakimi (PSG)
Defender – Virgil Van Dijk (Liverpool)
Defender – Nuno Mendes (PSG)
Midfielder – Vitinha (PSG)
Midfielder – Pedri (Barcelona)
Midfielder – Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
Midfielder – Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
Forward – Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
Forward – Ousmane Dembele (PSG)