Ronaldo, Messi, Others Nominated For FIFA FIFPro Team Of The Year 

Ronaldo, Messi, Others Nominated For FIFA FIFPro Team Of The Year 

Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in the 23-player shortlist for the FIFPro team of the year.

Despite his age of 38, Ronaldo displayed an impressive performance throughout the year, scoring a total of 54 goals for both his club and country in 2023.

Joining him on the prestigious list are other prominent forwards such as Lionel Messi from Inter Miami, Erling Haaland from Manchester City, and Kylian Mbappe from PSG.

These players have also made significant contributions to their respective teams.

The FIFPro award holds a unique distinction as it is chosen by over 28,000 professional footballers.

This recognition makes it the sole global football award that is decided exclusively by professional players themselves.

The nomination criteria for this award were based on player performances from December 19, 2022, to August 20, 2023. In order to qualify, players must have participated in at least 23 games during this period.

The 2023 FIFA FIFPro Men’s World 11 Finalists list consists of exceptional players in different positions. 

In the goalkeeper category, three notable names include Thibaut Courtois from Real Madrid, Ederson from Manchester City, and Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa.

Furthermore, the defenders recognized for their outstanding performances are Ruben Dias from Manchester City, Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool, Eder Militao from Real Madrid, Antonio Rudiger from Real Madrid, John Stones from Manchester City, and Kyle Walker, also from Manchester City.

Among the midfielders, deserving candidates like Jude Bellingham, who is associated with Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City, Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City and Barcelona, Luka Modric from Real Madrid, Rodri from Manchester City, Bernardo Silva from Manchester City, and Federico Valverde from Real Madrid have been nominated.

Finally, alongside Ronaldo and the aforementioned Messi, Haaland, and Mbappe, the list of forwards includes Karim Benzema from Real Madrid and Al-Ittihad, Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich, and Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid.

Overall, the FIFPro team of the year showcases the players who have exhibited exceptional skills, consistency, and brilliance in their performances on the football field.