FIFPRO Women's World 11 Shortlist Features England Spain Players, Excludes USWNT Caldentey

The 2025 FIFPRO Women's World 11 shortlist has sparked controversy due to notable omissions and national representation imbalances. Mariona Caldentey, despite being second in the Ballon d'Or and crucial in Arsenal's Women's Champions League win and Spain's Euro 2025 final run, was left off the shortlist, while four of her Arsenal teammates were included. Ecuadorian stars Moisés Caicedo and Willian Pacho were also surprisingly excluded, prompting fan outrage over the selection criteria. Michelle Alozie of Nigeria earned a spot among defenders, recognized for her role in Nigeria's African Women's Cup of Nations victory. The United States has no players on the shortlist for the second consecutive year, a significant absence given their recent Olympic success, while England and Spain dominate the nominations with 18 players combined. The final team will be revealed on November 3, with the selection voted on by thousands of professional players worldwide.