FIFPRO has unveiled its 2026 Men’s World 11, with Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Real Madrid players featuring prominently in the team selected by professional footballers.
The line-up was announced on Monday, November 9, following votes from 19,806 male footballers across 73 countries. Lionel Messi made his return to the team for the first time since 2023, extending his record to 18 selections.
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya was selected between the posts after an impressive season for club and country, while Spain teammates Pau Cubarsí and Rodri also earned places in the team.
The defensive line features Cubarsí of Barcelona alongside Paris Saint-Germain duo Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes.
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham joins Rodri and PSG midfielder Vitinha in the three-man midfield.
The attacking positions went to Erling Haaland of Manchester City, Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid, Messi of Inter Miami and Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal.
Yamal made history as the first player to earn two FIFPRO World 11 selections before turning 20.
Full 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World 11
Goalkeeper
- David Raya (Arsenal, Spain)
Defenders
- Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona, Spain)
- Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain, Morocco)
- Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal)
Midfielders
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, England)
- Rodri (Manchester City/Barcelona, Spain)
- Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal)
Forwards
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway)
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid, France)
- Lionel Messi (Inter Miami, Argentina)
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain)
The FIFPRO World 11 is the only global football award selected exclusively by professional players. For the 2026 men’s team, performances between August 4, 2025, and July 19, 2026, were considered, with players required to have made at least 30 official appearances during the assessment period.
