Here's the 2015 FIFA FIFPro World XI, which was revealed at the 2015 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony on Monday
Here's the 2015 FIFA FIFPro World XI, which was revealed at the 2015 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Zurich on Monday evening. The World XI is a starting line up of the best players from clubs all over the world.
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(FROM LEFT) Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva, Croatia and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric, Brazil and Real Madrid defender Marcelo, France and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, Spain and Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos, Brazil and FC Barcelona forward Neymar, Brazil and FC Barcelona defender Dani Alves, Argentina and FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, Spain and FC Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta and Portugal and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo pose on stage after being selected in the 2015 FIFA FIFPro World XI during the 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or award ceremony at the Kongresshaus in Zurich on January 11, 2016. AFP
The list was dominated by Real Madrid and Barcelona players, comprising eight of the 11 positions. The only players not on either of the Spanish clubs to make the team was Manuel Neuer of Bayern Munich, Thiago Silva of Paris Saint-Germain and Paul Pogba of Juventus.
The list includes Ballon d’Or nominees Lionel Messi, Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Goalkeeper:
Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich)
Defenders:
Thiago Silva (Paris Saint-Germain)
Marcelo (Real Madrid)
Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid)
Dani Alves (Barcleona)
Midfielders:
Andres Iniesta (Barcelona)
Luka Modric (Real Madrid)
Paul Pogba (Juventus)
Forwards:
Neymar (Barcelona)
Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)