Luka Modric and Casemiro made it to the World XI after winning the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid last year, while Manchester City’s Premier League title made Cancelo and De Bruyne a part of the team.ĪLSO READ| French Officials Probe Rape Accusation against PSG’s Achraf Hakimi
Manchester City striker Haaland who has been enjoying the form of his life in the Premier League marked his presence in the team for the second time in a row. Real Madrid frontman Benzema, after winning the Ballon d’Or last year, has made it to the team for the first time. Mbappe has returned to the World XI after losing the opportunity in the previous two editions. Previously, he shared the record with his long-standing rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who missed out for the first time since 2006. The three-player midfield consists of Kevin De Bruyne, Casemiro and Luka Modric with Virgil van Dijk, Achraf Hakimi and Joao Cancelo in the backline.Īfter being voted into the World XI for the 16th successive time, Lionel Messi scripted another chapter of history by becoming the only player to achieve the feat.ĪLSO READ| Analyzing Cristiano Ronaldo’s Chances of Winning The Next Ballon d’Or Thibaut Courtois, owing to his impressive spell with Real Madrid, has been named the goalkeeper.
Along with Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi, his Paris Saint Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe has found a place in the upfront with Erling Haaland and Karim Benzema completing the four-man attack. The FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World XI was announced on February 27 at The Best FIFA Football Awards in Paris.Įleven top-class footballers who delivered brilliant performances in their positions last season were roped into the team.
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