Bellingham makes FIFPRO World XI

Jude Bellingham has been selected in the FIFPRO World 11 after an excellent season for club and country.

The FIFPRO World 11, which was first introduced in 2005, is a global XI voted for exclusively by professional footballers. 

After a shortlisting of 26 finalists who received the most votes from their peers, the World 11 was announced on Monday 9 November 2026, with England star Bellingham making the final selection.

Bellingham is picked for the fourth time in a row after another outstanding season with Real Madrid and England. The 23-year-old enjoyed an outstanding FIFA World Cup with England this summer, scoring seven goals across England's eight games and was recently named as England men’s senior player of the year connected by EE. 

The Real Madrid man was also in good form for his club side and contributed eight goals and five assists in all competitions across the 2025-26 season.

Bellingham’s fourth selection in the XI means he has moved ahead of Steven Gerrard in FIFAPRO World 11 appearances. He is now just one behind former England captain John Terry, who has the most selections by an England player with five.

England captain Harry Kane and midfielder Declan Rice were named in the shortlist of 26 players for this year's accolade.