Egyptian star Mohamed Salah and Moroccan fullback Achraf Hakimi have been named among the 26 players shortlisted for the 2025 FIFPRO Men’s World 11, the International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPRO) announced Monday.
Salah, who plays for Liverpool, and Hakimi, who stars for Paris Saint-Germain, are the only Arab players to feature on the list, reflecting their standout performances for both club and country over the past year.
Salah led Liverpool to the Premier League title last season, sweeping multiple individual awards, including top scorer and top assist provider. The Egyptian captain equaled Thierry Henry’s record as the player with the most Premier League Golden Boots (four) and was named Player of the Season by both the Premier League and the Football Writers’ Association. He also claimed the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player of the Year award for a record third time.
Internationally, Salah guided Egypt to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada — their first appearance since 2018.
Hakimi, meanwhile, enjoyed a stellar season with PSG, helping the club win the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, French league title, Coupe de France and Trophée des Champions. He also featured prominently as PSG reached the final of the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup held in the United States this summer.
The shortlist features top global talent, including Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Goalkeepers Alisson Becker, Thibaut Courtois, and Gianluigi Donnarumma also made the list.
The final FIFPRO World 11 will be announced at a later date following votes from thousands of professional players worldwide.
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