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England defender Lucy Bronze has secured a spot in the Fifpro Women’s World 11 for a record ninth time. Bronze is one of five England players selected in the lineup, alongside teammates Alex Greenwood, Alessia Russo, Ella Toone, and Hannah Hampton.
World 11 Selections
Spain defender Irene Paredes also earned a place in the squad, marking her first appearance in the World 11 since 2017. Meanwhile, Zambia striker Barbra Banda was named to the team for the third time and stands as the only player in the lineup based outside of England or Spain.
The Fifpro Women’s World 11 stands as the sole global football award determined exclusively by professional players. The selection process involved votes cast by 6,511 female players representing 64 countries.
Team Lineup
The selected players for the World 11 span across four positions. Hannah Hampton of Chelsea and England was chosen as the goalkeeper.
The defensive line features Lucy Bronze of Chelsea and England, Alex Greenwood of Manchester City and England, Mapi Leon of Barcelona and London City Lionesses from Spain, and Irene Paredes of Barcelona and Spain.
The midfield comprises Aitana Bonmati of Barcelona and Spain, Alexia Putellas of Barcelona and London City Lionesses from Spain, and Ella Toone of Manchester United and England.
The forward positions are occupied by Barbra Banda of Orlando Pride and Zambia, Claudia Pina of Barcelona and Spain, and Alessia Russo of Arsenal and England.
Voting Criteria
Professional players cast their ballots based on performances delivered between August 4, 2025, and August 16, 2026. Eligibility for the ballot was restricted to players who had accumulated at least 20 appearances.
Voters were instructed to select the three players who displayed the best performances in each specific position: goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, and forward.
The goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders, and three forwards who gathered the highest number of votes secured their places in the World 11. The final remaining spot went to the outfield player who achieved the next highest overall vote total, irrespective of her position.
