The 2025 FIFPRO World XI nominees were revealed on Monday, but worthy stars across Europe were notably absent prompting scrutiny over the shortlist.
The FIFPRO World XI is decided each year by more than 66,000 professional players. Among the nominees are Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé, PFA Player of the Year Mohamed Salah and two-time Kopa Trophy honoree Lamine Yamal.
Excluded, however, were names like Harry Kane, Désiré Doué, Viktor Gyökeres and more.
Here are the five biggest exclusions from the FIFPRO World XI shortlist.
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