The football world is gearing up to select its top players once again through the prestigious Fifpro World XI rankings. Over 26,000 professional footballers have cast their votes for their favorites in both the men's and women's teams, with 26 finalists now announced for each category. The eleven players with the most votes in their respective positions will make it into the final team.

As expected, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue to dominate the men's team, with 18 and 16 appearances respectively. In the women's team, England's Lucy Bronze has been voted in eight times, an impressive feat considering the women's award was only established in 2016.

The men's nominations cover the period from July 15, 2024, to August 3, 2025, while the women's nominations are for performances between August 11, 2024, and August 3, 2025.

Analysis: The Fifpro selections continue to reflect the dominance of established stars like Messi and Ronaldo, while also highlighting the rise of new talents in global football. It will be interesting to see if there are any surprises in the final list and how young players will compete against seasoned veterans.