Cristiano Ronaldo and one England star included in shortlist for FIFPRO World XI

On Feb 13, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named on the 26-player shortlist for the FIFPRO World XI alongside Jude Bellingham, the only Englishman to make the list.

Ronaldo was dropped by Manchester United this season, before leaving via mutual consent as he sensationally blasted the club. The 37-year-old is currently playing for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia – but he’s still been voted by his peers for the award.

However, if Ronaldo wants a spot in the team, he will have to be voted in ahead of Erling Haaland, Robert Lewandowski, Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Neymar.

One fan tweeted: “Ronaldo in that shortlist this season make it all useless and worthless!”

“How has Ronaldo sneaked his way in there…unbelievable PR,” a second added with a laughing emoji. While a third tweeted: “One Ronaldo fan. Please give me one reason why Ronaldo is on that list…”

And a fourth responded: “Vinicius Jr scored the only goal that won Real Madrid the Champions League but wasn’t nominated for the FIFPRO XI. And wait, what is Ronaldo doing there lmao!”

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Jude Bellingham was the only Englishman on the list
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Bellingham was the only English name on the list – the Borussia Dortmund midfielder is one of the hottest prospects in Europe, and he wowed global audiences with his performances at the World Cup.

The youngster has been hotly tipped for a move away from Germany in the summer, with Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Liverpool leading the charge.

FIFPRO World XI shortlist

Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker (Liverpool), Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)

Defenders: Joao Cancelo (Man City/Bayern Munich), Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Josko Gvardiol (RB Leipzig), Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Theo Hernandez (Milan), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Thiago Silva (Chelsea)

Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Casemiro (Man Utd), Kevin De Bruyne (Man City), Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Enzo Fernandez (Benfica/Chelsea), Luka Modric (Real Madrid), Gavi (Barcelona), Pedri (Barcelona)

Forwards: Karim Benzema (Real Madrid), Lionel Messi (PSG), Cristiano Ronaldo (Man Utd/Al Nassr), Kylian Mbappe (PSG), Erling Haaland (Man City), Neymar (PSG)