Harry Kane win Ballon d’Or but e no make FIFPRO World 11, after over 18,000 professional footballers vote for their best men’s team. The Bayern Munich star dey among 26 finalists, but the final 11 wey dem choose no include am.
Na the first time since FIFPRO World 11 start in 2005 say Ballon d’Or winner no go appear in the XI. Kane win the Ballon d’Or ahead of Real Madrid Kylian Mbappe by one of the smallest margins in history. E become first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001, and only fifth in history, joining Sir Stanley Matthews, Sir Bobby Charlton, Kevin Keegan and Michael Owen.
For the votes, Kane get just 27.6 per cent among all forwards, while Manchester City Erling Haaland slightly beat am with 28.4 per cent. Mbappe, Haaland, Barcelona Lamine Yamal and Inter Miami Lionel Messi name for front four wey no get Kane. Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael Olise also no make am.
Jude Bellingham make midfield alongside Rodri and PSG Vitinha. Arsenal David Raya take the goalkeeper spot, with Pau Cubarsi, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes forming back three.
Raya take the goalkeeper place ahead of Thibaut Courtois and Emiliano Martinez. The Arsenal man win Premier League Golden Glove for third year in a row, help Arsenal end 22-year wait for the title, and reach Champions League final for first time in 20 years. E keep clean sheets for round of 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals, and save one penalty for shootout as Arsenal fall short in Budapest. Raya also part of Spain squad wey win World Cup in North America. William Saliba, Gabriel and Declan Rice also get nomination.
For women, seven WSL players make the 2026 Women’s FIFPRO World 11, after over 6,500 women footballers from 64 countries vote. Five of Sarina Wiegman Lionesses dey inside the team. Lucy Bronze earn record-breaking ninth appearance, and Chelsea teammate goalkeeper Hannah Hampton join am. Manchester City Alex Greenwood also dey there, while London City Lionesses defender Mapi Leon make the backline.
Manchester United Ella Toone join midfield wey get Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas and three-time recipient Aitana Bonmati. Arsenal striker Alessia Russo complete the WSL names. Barcelona defender Irene Paredes, forward Claudia Pina and Orlando Pride Barbra Banda complete the XI.
