Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong miss out on the 2024 FIFPRO Men’s World XI final list despite early nominations. The shortlist features football icons like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Ballon d’Or winner Rodri. The final XI will be announced on December 9, celebrating the year’s top-performing players.
Nigerian football stars Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong have been omitted from the final selection for the prestigious 2024 FIFPRO Men’s World XI. The two, who were initially shortlisted earlier this year, missed the cut despite their strong performances in the global football scene.
The FIFPRO Men’s World XI celebrates the best players worldwide, with over 28,000 professional footballers across 70 nations casting their votes. Players nominate their top choices for goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards from a list of 250 candidates. The final XI comprises the highest-voted goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders, three forwards, and an additional outfield player.
While Lookman and Troost-Ekong were not included, global icons like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo secured their places on the shortlist. Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, alongside finalists Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham, also features in the selection, reflecting their outstanding form this year.
The final FIFPRO Men’s World XI will be unveiled on December 9. Below is the complete shortlist of players vying for a spot in this coveted lineup:
FIFPRO Men’s World XI Shortlist 2024
Goalkeepers:- Ederson (Manchester City, Brazil)
- Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa, Argentina)
- Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich, Germany)
- Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid, Spain)
- Ruben Dias (Manchester City, Portugal)
- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool, Netherlands)
- Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen, Netherlands)
- Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid, Germany)
- William Saliba (Arsenal, France)
- Kyle Walker (Manchester City, England)
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, England)
- Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City, Belgium)
- Phil Foden (Manchester City, England)
- Toni Kroos (Real Madrid, Germany)
- Luka Modric (Real Madrid, Croatia)
- Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich, Germany)
- Rodri (Manchester City, Spain)
- Federico Valverde (Real Madrid, Uruguay)
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway)
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, England)
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid, France)
- Lionel Messi (Inter Miami, Argentina)
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea, England)
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr, Portugal)
- Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid, Brazil)
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain)
