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Organized by FIFA and FIFPRO, this award is the only global football award determined by the votes of professional football players around the world.
The 11 of the year, determined by the International Association of Football Associations and the International Association of Professional Footballers, has been announced.
According to the statement made by FIFA, the 11th edition of the year was determined by approximately 26 thousand 317 professional football players playing in 75 countries.
PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYERS ARE DETERMINED
On the other hand, the statement also noted that it is the only global football award determined solely by professional football players.
The goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders and three forwards who received the most votes were selected for the 11. The last quota was given to the other striker with the most votes.
The following names were included in the 2026 FIFA XI of the Year:
Goalkeeper: David Raya (Arsenal, Spain)
Defense: Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona, Spain), Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain, Morocco), Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal)
Midfield: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, England), Rodri (Manchester City/Barcelona, Spain), Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal)

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