Messi, Haaland, Mbappe Makes 2023 FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World XI

2023 FIFPro men’s World XI was unveiled on Monday by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA).

Sportxparte reports that the events took place in London yesterday.

The prestigious Best FIFA Football Awards was unveiled on Monday following the release of the shortlist on January 4, 2024.

The FIFA FIFPro award stands out as the sole global recognition in football that is determined solely by professional footballers. More than 28,000 professional footballers have participated in the voting process.

This formation recognizes the best eleven players in the world based on votes from fellow professional footballers.

Goalkeeper:

Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid & Belgium): The Belgian wall once again stood tall, claiming the goalkeeper spot with his commanding presence and crucial saves for both club and country.
Defenders:

Kyle Walker (Manchester City & England): A rock at the back for City’s dominant treble-winning side, Walker’s pace and defensive prowess solidified the right flank.

John Stones (Manchester City & England): Stones formed a formidable partnership with Walker, offering composure and intelligent reads in the heart of the City’s defence.

Ruben Dias (Manchester City & Portugal): The captain of City’s backline, Dias led with his vocal presence and exceptional reading of the game.

Midfielders:

Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund/Real Madrid & England): The young English sensation’s meteoric rise continued, earning him a midfield spot with his dynamic runs, technical skill, and box-to-box capabilities.
Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City & Belgium): The maestro of City’s midfield, De Bruyne’s vision, passing range, and long-range shooting magic earned him a deserved place in the XI.
Bernardo Silva (Manchester City & Portugal): The creative spark of City’s midfield, Silva’s dribbling, playmaking, and work ethic made him a crucial cog in their dominant run.

Forwards:

Erling Haaland (Manchester City & Norway): The “Viking” brought his goal-scoring prowess to City, netting with ruthless efficiency and powering them to numerous victories.

Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain & France): The Parisian superstar’s electrifying pace, dribbling skills, and clinical finishing secured him a spot alongside Haaland.

Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain/Inter Miami & Argentina): Despite a change of scenery, Messi’s magic remained undimmed, showcasing his trademark dribbling, playmaking, and free-kick mastery to earn his place in the XI.

Manchester City’s dominance shines through with six players in the team, a testament to their incredible treble-winning year. The inclusion of young talent like Bellingham and the continued brilliance of veterans like Messi shows the diverse range of players recognized.

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