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·27 October 2025

German stars overlooked? FIFPRO announces World XI shortlist

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The worldwide union of professional footballers, FIFPRO, has announced its shortlist for the so-called "World 11".

More than 60,000 members voted for the best players of the year 2025, with some big names on this year's list. However, it does not include any footballers from Germany or even from the Bundesliga. Even top scorer Harry Kane did not gather enough votes. 

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After winning the Champions League, it is not surprising that some stars from Paris Saint-Germain are included.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have not lost their shine even in the twilight of their careers and are once again in the final selection for FIFPRO's World 11 this year. 

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.

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