Cristiano Ronaldo makes Fifpro World XI shortlist alongside Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal
Cristiano Ronaldo is in the running for Fifpro's annual World XI – just weeks after being snubbed for the Ballon d'Or shortlist. Ronaldo did not make the final 30 for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, which was voted for by journalists and was won by England's Harry Kane at a ceremony in London last month. However, the Al Nassr striker, 41, did make the 26-man roster released by Fifpro on Tuesday. Each year,…
Cristiano Ronaldo has earned a spot on the Fifpro World XI shortlist, alongside Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, despite missing out on the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The Portuguese star, who has set a career goal tally of 985 goals, including a recent hat-trick against Al Kholood, joined the 26-player roster after 26,317 professional footballers from 75 countries cast their votes.
Fifpro will announce the full 26-player list on November 9. Messi, who has been included in the World XI 17 times, expressed his satisfaction at being part of the prestigious team. Other notable players on the shortlist include Thibaut Courtois, Virgil van Dijk, Gabriel, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, and Harry Kane.
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