FIFPro confirm 55-man shortlist for 2018 World XI

Around 25,000 footballers have cast their vote in the FIFPro World XI voting and the names of the nominees have been announced. 

A total of 55 players have been nominated, with five goalkeepers, 20 defenders, 15 midfielders and 15 forwards all shortlisted.

The World XI will consist of one goalkeeper, four defenders, three midfielders and three attackers who were deemed to be the best in their position during the 2017-2018 season and received the most votes.

The team is to be unveiled by FIFA and FIFPro during the Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony in London on Monday, September 24th

Here is the list of nominees for each position.

Goalkeepers

Gianluigi Buffon – Italy, Juventus/Paris Saint-Germain
Thibaut Courtois – Belgium, Chelsea/Real Madrid CF
David De Gea – Spain, Manchester United FC
Keylor Navas – Costa Rica, Real Madrid CF
Marc-Andre ter Stegen – Germany, FC Barcelona

Defenders

Jordi Alba – Spain, FC Barcelona
Dani Alves – Brazil, Paris Saint-Germain
Daniel Carvajal – Spain, Real Madrid CF
Giorgio Chiellini – Italy, Juventus FC
Virgil van Dijk – The Netherlands, Southampton/Liverpool
Diego Godin – Uruguay, Atletico Madrid
Mats Hummels – Germany, FC Bayern Munchen
Joshua Kimmich – Germany, FC Bayern Munchen
Dejan Lovren – Croatia, Liverpool FC
Marcelo – Brazil, Real Madrid CF
Yerry Mina – Colombia, FC Barcelona/Everton FC
Benjamin Pavard – France, VfB Stuttgart
Gerard Pique – Spain, FC Barcelona
Sergio Ramos – Spain, Real Madrid CF
Thiago Silva – Brazil, Paris Saint-Germain
Kieran Trippier – England, Tottenham Hotspur
Samuel Umtiti – France, FC Barcelona
Raphaël Varane – France, Real Madrid CF
Sime Vrsaljko – Croatia, Atletico Madrid/Inter
Kyle Walker – England, Manchester City FC

More to follow as the rest of the nominees are announced throughout the day.

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