The FIFPRO World XI shortlists have been revealed, with 26 finalists named for both the men’s and women’s teams after votes from more than 26,000 professional footballers.
The 11 players who receive the most votes in their respective positions will be selected for each final XI.
Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice are the three English players included on the men’s shortlist.
The women’s selection features seven English contenders: Hannah Hampton, Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood, Ella Toone, Aggie Beever-Jones, Chloe Kelly and Alessia Russo.
Lionel Messi leads the men’s shortlist for previous World XI selections, having been named 18 times. Cristiano Ronaldo follows with 16 appearances.
Bronze has been selected for the women’s team eight times, a notable record given that the women’s award was introduced only in 2016.
The shortlisted players are nominated for their performances during the relevant voting periods, with the final teams to be determined by the players’ ballots.
