Just like every year, FIFPro (the global federation of professional soccer players) has voted on the best starting lineup of the year that’s now behind us!
Following a vote by 19,806 players from 73 countries, the team was selected in a 3-3-4 formation—though Harry Kane’s absence came as a surprise!
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The Ballon d’Or winner was the fifth-most-voted-for forward, behind Mbappé, Yamal, Haaland, and Messi—who has made the Team of the Year for the 18th time!
The team with the most representatives is back-to-back European champion Paris Saint-Germain, with three of its players included in the team, Yamal became the first player to make the top 11 before turning 20, while the goalkeeper is Arsenal’s English champion, Raya.
FIFPro’s Team of the Year:
Goalkeeper: David Raya (Arsenal)
Defenders: Pau Kubarsi (Barcelona), Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain), Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain)
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Rodri (Manchester City/Barcelona), Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)
Forwards: Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
The 2026 FIFPRO Men’s #World11
— FIFPRO (@FIFPRO) November 9, 2026
Decided exclusively by 19,806 professional men’s footballers worldwide.
By the players, for the playerspic.twitter.com/MnHEMHxtf1
*photo source: AP
