Cristiano Ronaldo, the star forward of Al Nassr, has been named among the 23 players shortlisted for the FIFPro team of the year, a remarkable inclusion given his departure from European football.
Despite this, the 38-year-old football icon had an outstanding 2023, finishing the year as the top scorer in global football, netting 54 goals across club and international matches.
The list also features a significant presence from Manchester City, with nine players from their Treble-winning squad being recognized. Leading the City contingent is Erling Haaland, who had an impressive tally of 52 goals in 53 appearances last season. His teammates Ederson, Ruben Dias, John Stones, Kyle Walker, Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, and Bernardo Silva have also made the cut.InformationGuideNigeria
Ilkay Gundogan, who transferred to Barcelona over the summer, is also on the shortlist, having played a pivotal role as Manchester City’s club captain and contributing to their triple trophy win.
Representing England alongside Manchester City’s Walker and Stones are Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, adding to the prestigious lineup.
Lionel Messi, a familiar name in the FIFPro team of the year with 16 previous appearances, is once again in contention, potentially extending his remarkable record in the esteemed selection.
FIFA FIFPRO MEN’S TEAM OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST
Goalkeepers
Ederson (Manchester City, Brazil)
Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid, Belgium)
Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa, Argentina)NYSC Portal
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Defenders
Ruben Dias (Manchester City, Portugal)
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool, Netherlands)
Eder Militao (Real Madrid, Brazil)
Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid, Germany)
John Stones (Manchester City, England)
Kyle Walker (Manchester City, England)
Midfielders
Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund/Real Madrid, England)
Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City, Belgium)
Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City/Barcelona, Germany)
Luka Modric (Real Madrid, Croatia)JAMB Portal
Rodri (Manchester City, Spain)
Bernardo Silva (Manchester City, Portugal)
Federico Valverde (Real Madrid, Uruguay)
Forwards
Karim Benzema (Real Madrid/Al-Ittihad, France)
Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway)
Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur/Bayern Munich, England)
Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain, France)
Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain/Inter Miami, Argentina)
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr, Portugal)
Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid, Brazil)
