FIFPro World XI Shortlists

[itsacoco]

Here's what we know so far...

5-man Shortlist for Goalkeeper
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Manuel Neuer (Germany / FC Bayern München)
Claudio Bravo (Chile / FC Barcelona)
Thibaut Courtois (Belgium / Chelsea FC)
Iker Casillas (Spain / Real Madrid CF)
Gianluigi Buffon (Italy / Juventus FC)

20-man Shortlist for Defenders
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David Alaba (Austria / FC Bayern München)
Jordi Alba (Spain / FC

Comments

[the4thjuliek]

The midfield list looks pretty solid, IMO. Although I don't know what Cesc has done to deserve a spot here. He's only been in Chelsea for three months. Spanish Satan did some solid work in Man City's midfield last season, he deserves a nod. But no Atletico representation? SMH.

[mrscrapbag]

mte. my bae Jesus is so under-appreciated :(

[peiro]

no Koke or Arda, lol. First the La Liga Awards and now this. I mean Xavi, Fabregas and Iniesta? Seriously?

[marsyke]

I know! They are/were incredible footballers but they haven't been at the highest level this year.
Barcelona didn't win a single trophy, neither did Spain.

[mundodeamor]

It's ridiculous how these awards keep ignoring Atleti. Just because they don't have enough celebrity/sponsor/money factor.

true

[jazzypom]

Atletico should be getting more accolades for their player, coach, everything. Y'all got me thinking of buying a shirt the next time I hit Spain.

Courtois is my goal keeper

[jazzypom]

I know everyone has a raging hard on over Neuer and Casillas, but Courtois rocks it for me.

Re: Courtois is my goal keeper

[connorblond]

Casillas does not belong on this list IMO

Re: Courtois is my goal keeper

[jazzypom]

I don't think so either, but he's Real Madrid and more coasting on his past glories than present victories, but yeah I agree with you.

[mrscrapbag]

but the sad thing is, he was most likely included in the list because of his last season in RM. lol

[mrscrapbag]

i think Jesus, Isco and Sokratis deserve to be included in these lists. and also bb juan mata, maybe he'll be in the forwards category? :(

[the4thjuliek]

Ugh, BvB is always overlooked in these lists except for Mats and Chicken (Peasant King and Satan Bobby, why you leave us?). I mean, Kehl also deserves some recognition, he's so underrated :(

[mrscrapbag]

and also auba.

[the4thjuliek]

Yeah, him too.