Confirmed Barcelona trio secure spots in FIFPro World 11
Earlier today the global players’ union FIFPro unveiled the 2026 FIFPro Men’s World 11, confirming that Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi, teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and summer signing Rodri have been selected among the three forwards in a squad that also features a goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders and a final outfield spot decided by votes.
How the World 11 is assembled
The FIFPro World 11 has been compiled each year since 2009, with the organisation inviting all professional footballers to vote for the best men’s and women’s teams.
An initial shortlist of 26 players was released last week before the final eleven were announced.
The selected eleven consist of one goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders and three forwards.
A fourth outfield place is awarded to the player with the next highest vote total, regardless of position.
Barcelona are represented by three players in this year’s World 11.
Lamine Yamal, the 19‑year‑old who won two club titles with Barcelona and the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Spain, features in the attacking line.
He also retained the Kopa Trophy and finished third in the Ballon d’Or rankings for the season.
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Pau Cubarsi of Barcelona has earned a place in the defence.
Cubarsi was a key figure in Hansi Flick’s La Liga and Super Cup‑winning side and was named the Best Young Player at the World Cup.
He was presented with the 2026 Golden Boy award earlier today.
Rodri, Barcelona’s summer acquisition, also makes the squad after winning the Golden Ball at the World Cup.
David Raya of Arsenal occupies the goalkeeper position.
The defensive line pairs Cubarsi with PSG’s Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes.
In midfield, Rodri joins Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and PSG’s Vitinha.
The forward line pairs Lamine with Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland.
2026 Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane has been omitted from the selection.