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England defender Lucy Bronze has secured a spot in the Fifpro Women’s World 11 for a record ninth time. She is joined by four international teammates in the squad, making a strong representation for England in the global lineup.
Record-Breaking Selection and Squad Breakdown
Alongside Bronze, fellow England players Alex Greenwood, Alessia Russo, Ella Toone, and Hannah Hampton were selected for the prestigious team. Spain defender Irene Paredes also earned a place in the lineup for the first time since her previous selection in 2017.
Zambia striker Barbra Banda, who made the team for the third time, stands out as the only player in the squad based outside of England or Spain. The Fifpro Women’s World 11 is recognized as the only global football award chosen exclusively by players, with this year’s selection determined by votes from 6,511 female players representing 64 countries.
The Fifpro Women’s World 11 Lineup
The final squad features athletes across four positions:
- Goalkeeper: Hannah Hampton (Chelsea, England)
- Defenders: Lucy Bronze (Chelsea, England), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City, England), Mapi Leon (Barcelona/London City Lionesses, Spain), Irene Paredes (Barcelona, Spain)
- Midfielders: Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona, Spain), Alexia Putellas (Barcelona/London City Lionesses, Spain), Ella Toone (Manchester United, England)
- Forwards: Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride, Zambia), Claudia Pina (Barcelona, Spain), Alessia Russo (Arsenal, England)
Voting Criteria and Process
Professional players cast their votes based on player performances recorded between August 4, 2025, and August 16, 2026. Eligibility required candidates to have made at least 20 appearances during this timeframe.
Participants were instructed to select the three players who delivered the best performances in each specific position: goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, and forward. The goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders, and three forwards with the highest vote totals secured their spots in the World 11, while the final position went to the outfield player with the next highest overall vote total regardless of position.
