Messi missing as Vinicius, Rodri lead 2024 FIFPRO Men’s World 11

The 2024 FIFPRO Men's World 11s have been announced on Monday, December 9.

The 11 were announced following the voting of more than 28,000 professional football players from 70 nations for their team of the year.

Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, Ederson, and Rodri are among the four Manchester City players that make their debuts in the 2024 Men's World 11 together with six Real Madrid players, including the now-retired Toni Kroos.

The only player not from Real or City to be selected for the 2024 men's team of the year is Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool, who has made his fourth World 11 appearance.

Goalkeeper

Ederson (Manchester City, Brazil)

Defenders

Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid, Spain)

Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool, Netherlands)

Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid, Germany)

Midfielders

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, England)

Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City, Belgium)

Toni Kroos (Real Madrid, Germany)

Rodri (Manchester City, Spain)

Forwards

Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway)

Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain/Real Madrid, France)

Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid, Brazil)

Since 2005, Professional football players from around the world have always been involved by FIFPRO to select their World 11.

For the first time since 2006, Lionel Messi has not been included in the World 11 since 2024.

After being elected to the team of the year by his peers 17 times, the Argentinean now owns the record for the most World 11 appearances.