Official: Two Barcelona players named in FIFA The Best Men’s XI for 2025 | OneFootball

FIFA’s The Best Awards ceremony took place today, with the winners of the prestigious honours in all categories being announced for 2025.

FC Barcelona had a number of players in the running for FIFA The Best Footballer of the Year, such as Lamine Yamal and Raphinha in the Men’s category, and Aitana Bonmati in the Women’s category.

While Aitana went on to secure the trophy, to complete a hat-trick, Lamine and Raphinha were beaten to the top prize by Ousmane Dembele, who also won the PSG.

However, with The Best Men’s 11 also being announced, two Barcelona stars made the cut for the team.

Indeed, Lamine Yamal, who enjoyed an excellent 2024/25 campaign, was named in the team, along with Pedri, who was also an integral part of the side that won the domestic treble last term.

Strangely, however, Raphinha did not make the team, with the Brazilian winger facing yet another snub after his fifth-place Ballon d’Or finish earlier this year.

Ousmane Dembele, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, and Achraf Hakimi of PSG also made the team, along with Gianluigi Donnarumma, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham. Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk also made the cut.