Cristiano Ronaldo Named on FIFA FIFPro Shortlist for Team of the Year Despite Saudi Arabia Move
Cristiano Ronaldo, despite his recent move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, has been named on the FIFA FIFPro Men’s Team of the Year shortlist. The Portuguese icon ended the year as the top scorer in world football, netting 54 goals across club and country commitments.
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The shortlist this year is heavily influenced by Manchester City players, following their impressive run in lifting the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League. Star striker Erling Haaland is a standout name on the list, having scored 52 goals in 53 appearances.
City’s success is further represented by the inclusion of Ederson, Ruben Dias, John Stones, and Kyle Walker. Midfielders Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, and Bernardo Silva are also recognized for their significant contributions to the team’s success.
Here is the complete FIFA FIFPRO Men’s Team of the Year Shortlist:
Goalkeepers:
- Ederson (Manchester City, Brazil)
- Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid, Belgium)
- Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa, Argentina)
Defenders:
- Ruben Dias (Manchester City, Portugal)
- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool, Netherlands)
- Eder Militao (Real Madrid, Brazil)
- Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid, Germany)
- John Stones (Manchester City, England)
- Kyle Walker (Manchester City, England)
Midfielders:
- Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund/Real Madrid, England)
- Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City, Belgium)
- Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City/Barcelona, Germany)
- Luka Modric (Real Madrid, Croatia)
- Rodri (Manchester City, Spain)
- Bernardo Silva (Manchester City, Portugal)
- Federico Valverde (Real Madrid, Uruguay)
Forwards:
- Karim Benzema (Real Madrid/Al-Ittihad, France)
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway)
- Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur/Bayern Munich, England)
- Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain, France)
- Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain/Inter Miami, Argentina)
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr, Portugal)
- Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid, Brazil)
