Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane has not been named in the FIFPRO World 11.
Over 18,000 professional footballers have chosen their best men's team, with the final 11 being chosen from a group of 26 selected finalists.
Kane, who won the Ballon d'Or ahead of Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe by one of the smallest margins in history, was among the 26 finalists but did not make the final team.
Mbappe, Manchester City's Erling Haaland, Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Inter Miami's Lionel Messi were named in a Kane-less front four, which also excluded Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael Olise.
Kane became the first English Ballon d'Or winner last month since Michael Owen in 2001, and only the fifth in history following in the footsteps Sir Stanley Matthews, Sir Bobby Charlton, Kevin Keegan and Owen.
The Bayern Munich star received just 27.6 per cent of votes of all the forwards, with Haaland marginally bettering him at 28.4 per cent. It is the first time since the award's inception in 2005 that the Ballon d'Or winner has not been selected for the XI.
Kane's international team-mate, Jude Bellingham, was named in midfield alongside Barcelona star Rodri and PSG's Vitinha.
Arsenal's David Raya was named in goal, with Pau Cubarsi, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes rounding things out in a back three.
Men's Fifpro World 11:
Goalkeeper: David Raya (Arsenal & Spain)
Defenders: Achraf Hakimi (PSG & Morocco), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona & Spain), Nuno Mendes (PSG & Portugal)
Midfielders: Vitinha (PSG & Portugal), Rodri (Man City/Barcelona & Spain), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid & England)
Forwards: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona & Spain), Erling Haaland (Man City & Norway), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami & Argentina), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid & France).
SEVEN WSL stars named in FIFPRO World 11
Seven players from the WSL have been named in the 2026 Women's FIFPRO World 11.
Over 6,500 women's footballers from 64 countries voted for their team of the year, which also included five of Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses.
Lucy Bronze earned a record-breaking ninth appearance in the XI, and is joined by Chelsea team-mate, goalkeeper Hannah Hampton.
Manchester City's Alex Greenwood also features in a backline that sees London City Lionesses defender Mapi Leon included.
Manchester United's Ella Toone joins a midfield that includes Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas and three-time recipient Aitana Bonmati. Arsenal striker Alessia Russo rounds out the WSL inclusions.
Barcelona defender Irene Paredes, forward Claudia Pina and Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda complete the XI.
Women's FIFPRO World 11:
Goalkeeper: Hannah Hampton (Chelsea & England)
Defenders: Lucy Bronze (Chelsea & England), Alex Greenwood (Man City & England), Mapi Leon (Barcelona/London City Lionesses & Spain), Irene Paredes (Barcelona & Spain)
Midfielders: Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona & Spain), Alexia Putellas (Barcelona/London City Lionesses & Spain), Ella Toone (Man Utd & England)
Forwards: Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride & Zambia), Claudia Pina (Barcelona & Spain), Alessia Russo (Arsenal & England).
bahe
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Madrid boy doesn’t know who Voted it There was no journalist here The voters are professional football players
Fauzsmail
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Where they ready to choose a Balon dor winner, Haaland was the right choice though did not make top 5.wbat is Messi doing on that list
ask cr7 why he's not there
bahe
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Where they ready to choose a Balon dor winner, Haaland was the right choice though did not make top 5.wbat is Messi doing on that list
You sound like you were sleeping during the World Cup When you said what 🐐 is doing there
jehblmnryz
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BB11 all the way
zedlmotz
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Where they ready to choose a Balon dor winner, Haaland was the right choice though did not make top 5.wbat is Messi doing on that list
JeanBoscoMulalanga
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BB11 you are making us proud. Go Zambia
basiii_0950
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Messi at 39 still the best!
by journalists
Charklass
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I think this is the best votes it speaks better than Ballon d or votes. The judgement here is a balanced one.
Hihcdkmopt
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David Raya or Simons????
Bidbelmrt
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This only shows how football is fake and lies This is a statement for every football fan
fuckoffidiot
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PR really is a powerful weapon
fuckoffidiot
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Lionel Messi or Haaland should not be there at all. Kane deserves to be included.
choose fool
Jh17vscr7pro
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Remember mbappe wasn't nominated
AmeiMessithegoat
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Messi at 39 still the best!
Nykie
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Lionel Messi or Haaland should not be there at all. Kane deserves to be included.
Dihaciknyz
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rubbish y adding 4 attackers, football is now a joke abeg
enjoy your pain, just because your boat is no where to be found. Ahahahahahah kikikikikikikiki
Nykie
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Erling Hallaand will always be better than Kane...Kane is just like Igor Thiago and Mbappe..they always get a lot of opportunities but they miss too much....I can't wait to see Erling wearing our number 9 shirt in Madrid if City get religated..but it's Manchester United first before City get religated..
It's like you watch the back of your TV
Nykie
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Honestly Kane doesn’t deserve the ballon dor
I totally disagree with your statement
Dihaciknyz
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he deserves to be up there on the number 9 position, truth be told it's just that simple, let's put favorites aside and choose the deserving candidate.
Ask yourself, did English journalist voted Kane as England best player? The answer is NO,they voted Bellingham,so why are you not man enough to come out straight.Or you think everyone is blind and emotional like you guys. Messi out scored Kane in last world cup and Mbappe also and haland did better in number 9
Dihaciknyz
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Kane wasn't even suppose to win the ball on dor Mbape deserved. he scored most of his goals in a non competitive league playing for Bayern who even before a game is kicked we know are gonna win the league, I think performances in competitions where all the competitors participate should have been considered more, especially that they all played at the world cup and in the champions, those were the best audition, it baffles me how they ignored all that and awarded Kane based on his performances in the bundesliga.
Mbappe was not even laliga best player it was Yamal and talking about the last world cup,no player came to the level of Messi , the real owner of the balloondor is always Messi whether he's given or not doesn't matter but his performances speaks for it self., last world cup scored 8 goals and 4 assists without PK at 39. Mbappe scored 10 goals and 4 pk.
Dihaciknyz
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The Barcelona fans making noise disturbing the media that Pedri and Fermin Lopez are having better season than Jude,I hope their seeing the him and where's their so called Pedri and the Fermin Lopez here.. 😎🤷♂️
At least they're better than cr7, Messi at 39 made the list where is your boat?
Reggae4JahT10
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This doesn’t make any sense how’s it that the 2 Best strikers in the World Kane for the men Kedeisha Bunny Shawm for the women are these people insane
dimacmort
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foe the female division it's just unfair not to put Cata Col for GK, Patri Guijaro for Bonmati (who was injured most of the season) and Ewa Pajor who was break out scorer .
titbeinsuy
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how come Kane won ballond d'Or when Olise is the best forward right now. you no just get sense
exactly bro very stupid question
Wemairstz
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Honestly Kane doesn’t deserve the ballon dor
like you watch golf
/MADRIDISTA
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JELOFF RICE ONLY
😂
/MADRIDISTA
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Honestly Kane doesn’t deserve the ballon dor
Feilds
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That’s your own opinion, personally i believe Mbappe is superior to him as is Olisse. Mbappe always turns up for the big games, Kane goes missing. My own opinion.
Kane had been a more consistent striker all round seasons for last few years
Feilds
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Kane wasn't even suppose to win the ball on dor Mbape deserved. he scored most of his goals in a non competitive league playing for Bayern who even before a game is kicked we know are gonna win the league, I think performances in competitions where all the competitors participate should have been considered more, especially that they all played at the world cup and in the champions, those were the best audition, it baffles me how they ignored all that and awarded Kane based on his performances in the bundesliga.
Mbappe won zero trophy
hehbcdklp
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Erling Hallaand will always be better than Kane...Kane is just like Igor Thiago and Mbappe..they always get a lot of opportunities but they miss too much....I can't wait to see Erling wearing our number 9 shirt in Madrid if City get religated..but it's Manchester United first before City get religated..
9jaPrince
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That's Jealousy 😂 but we love him, he's our Hero
Duebknruy
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Ronald cup is beingfull
9jaPrince
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That's Jealousy 😂 but we love him, he's our Hero
saocdktyz
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some people are jokers is cubarsi better than upamecano? is it because Spain won the world cup? currently there's no forward player better than Olise.
how come Kane won ballond d'Or when Olise is the best forward right now. you no just get sense
Hesacdiprs
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we bayern munchen fans don't care about if Kane is in or out isn't our business.
naweklnruz
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you are not
LilMoneyMoneyMaker
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The Barcelona fans making noise disturbing the media that Pedri and Fermin Lopez are having better season than Jude,I hope their seeing the him and where's their so called Pedri and the Fermin Lopez here.. 😎🤷♂️
Hesacdiprs
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some people are jokers is cubarsi better than upamecano? is it because Spain won the world cup? currently there's no forward player better than Olise.
Nobbeiknu
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Kane wasn't even suppose to win the ball on dor Mbape deserved. he scored most of his goals in a non competitive league playing for Bayern who even before a game is kicked we know are gonna win the league, I think performances in competitions where all the competitors participate should have been considered more, especially that they all played at the world cup and in the champions, those were the best audition, it baffles me how they ignored all that and awarded Kane based on his performances in the bundesliga.
Mwewaman
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If Fifa had asked fans to pay €1 to vote for world XI, Cris would receive the most votes.
GunnArs
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you can play with mbappe and haaland up front or with just kane which gives you another player in midfield or wherever needed. 🤷♂️
ashaam
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he is so we dont care who voted
Diehardbarcafan
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So yamal or mbappe will win the fifa best player award
resabekpst
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Kane has been the best player in the past few years no single doubt about it.this is life for you anything can be questioned
That’s your own opinion, personally i believe Mbappe is superior to him as is Olisse. Mbappe always turns up for the big games, Kane goes missing. My own opinion.
dehamnsty
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Kane has been the best player in the past few years no single doubt about it.this is life for you anything can be questioned
veeabcklm
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Haye kayn
Nicbclsu
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he said excluded Ronaldo is Ronaldo in top 50 best player b4 Ronaldo ain't shit
resabekpst
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Kane i believe won the Ballon’dor with sympathy votes. Olisse outshone him last season, and he’s doing it again this season. Plus he won POTY for Bayern last season.
jemcmoruyz
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Olisse was voted Bayern’s player of the season. And his performances this season have been superior to Kanes, he continually gets assists and goals and gives so much more to the team. Yamal is of similar nature. I personally don’t understand why people are moaning. I’ve always believed Kane won the Ballon’dor with sympathy votes.
so who did you think won the best player of La liga in the previous season, the same season that olise won best player in his league? Individually,Lamine is ahead of him collectively,Lamine is ahead of him too so pls explain why olise should be on the list while yamal shouldn't? or did you think those professional football players that voted are bias like you?
resabekpst
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None sense. Since when teaming up Mbappe and Messi worked? What is Ronaldo doing in there? Is this the best senior 11??? Truth is you put Kane in Madrid he would shine. PSG he would shine. Barca he would shine. By being a work horse and Scoring goals. That simple.
Put Mbappe in Bayern and he’d rip the record book up, for it’s a 1 club league.