England stars named in FIFPRO World 11

England men’s and women’s senior stars have been named in the FIFPRO World 11.

The FIFPRO World 11, which was first introduced in 2005, is a global XI voted for exclusively by the players.

Two Three Lions internationals – Cole Palmer and Jude Bellingham – have been named in the Men’s World 11.

The achievement builds on Bellingham’s success last month, when the England and Real Madrid star was voted as the 2024-25 England men’s senior player of the year connected by EE – the same accolade Chelsea’s Palmer won last year.

Six Lionesses have made the Women’s World 11: Hannah Hampton, Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze, Chloe Kelly, Leah Williamson and Alessia Russo.

Hampton, Bronze, Kelly, Williamson and Russo were all a part of England’s UEFA Women’s EURO 2025-winning squad in the summer, with Bright announcing her retirement from international football in October.

“I’m very honoured,” said Kelly. “To be within such an amazing group of players is so special. I’m very grateful but I think for me, winning trophies with club and country is really important, so looking forward to more.”

“When it’s voted for by players as well, it means everything,” added Russo. “They’re the people that you want to impress, they’re the people that you play with every day, so it feels really, really special.”

“I was part of two very successful teams this year,” explained Williamson. “It’s lovely. It’s the one that you can trust the most. Voted for by players has the most credibility.”

The European champions have already been recognised at awards ceremonies in the wake of their triumph in Switzerland.

Goalkeeper Hampton received the 2025 Yachine Trophy at the 69th Ballon d'Or awards.

Russo placed third in the Women's Ballon d'Or Chloe, while Kelly was in fifth, Leah Williamson in seventh place, Bronze in ninth and Hampton in tenth.

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