Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has been nominated for the 2024 FIFPRO Men’s World XI.
The 26 nominees for the prestigious annual team were announced earlier today, with the Reds and Netherlands centre-back one of seven defenders in the running for a spot in the final line-up.
The World XI is determined exclusively by the votes of professional players, with more than 28,000 votes cast for this edition, covering performances from August 21, 2023, to July 14, 2024.
The final team will be made up of a goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders, and three forwards, alongside the outfield player with the next-highest vote tally.
The announcement of the final team will take place on Monday, December 9.
Fifpro men’s world XI finalists
Goalkeepers:
Ederson (Manchester City, Brazil)
Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa, Argentina)
Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich, Germany)
Defenders:
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)
Midfielders:
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)
Forwards:
Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway)
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, England)
Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain/Real Madrid, France)
Lionel Messi (Inter Miami, Argentina)
Cole Palmer (Manchester City/Chelsea, England)
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr, Portugal)
Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid, Brazil)
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain)
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