The FIFPRO Women’s World 11 for 2025 nominations have been announced. Every year, 25,000 professional footballers across the world cast a vote to select the best eleven women’s players from the previous season, unlike the Ballon d’Or, which is voted on by the players for the players.
FIFPRO is the footballers' union, so any issues related to employment or surrounding footballing bodies and the wealth of players are addressed through them.
The women’s award was introduced in 2015, a decade after the men’s started.
Over the years, legends like Marta, Alex Morgan, Lucy Bronze, and Alexia Putellas have been perennial inclusions.
The FIFPRO World 11 is revealed each year at The Best FIFA Football Award.
Each professional player who votes submits a ballot for
- 1 goalkeeper
- 4 defenders
- 3 midfielders
- 3 forwards
Nominees must have played at the highest competitive level for club and country during the eligibility period and must have played a significant number of games between August 2024 and August 2025.
The main criteria include- individual quality and consistency, influence on matches and trophies and professional conduct and peer respect.
More and more so in recent years, we have seen an increase in European stars being nominated, while the number of stars playing in the States has increased in talent.
Goalkeepers
Mary Earps (PSG and England)
Mary Earps has been nominated, although this has been met with confusion and controversy this year. She retired from England, and before that, had not played many fixtures for her country. While on the club level, her performance has not always been strong, but she has maintained one of the best clean sheet records in Division 1 Feminine. However, I would have thought Cata Coll had a stronger foothold and more evidence to be nominated over Earps this year.
Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany/ Gotham FC)
Returning to top form in the NWSL, Berger’s reflex saves and penalty-stopping heroics earned Gotham key points. Her consistency across club and international duty solidified her return to the global top tier. Who could forget that save against France in the euros quarter-final.
Hannah Hampton (England / Chelsea)
She proved herself this season and became Chelsea and England number one keeper. Joint highest clean sheet record last season in the WSL. Won the domestic treble for club. For England she stepped up in her first international tournament as the number one keeper remained calm and composed won two penalty shootouts saving penalties from the likely of Mariona Caldentey and Aitana Bonmati.
Defenders
Millie Bright (England / Chelsea)
Back to full fitness and form, Bright’s leadership and defensive discipline anchored Chelsea’s domestic dominance. She remains one of the world’s most reliable central defenders. She helped her side win the domestic treble and play most games in the season and was a stonewall in England defence until Euros where she withdraw from selection and now later has retired
Lucy Bronze (England / Chelsea)
A veteran of multiple World 11s, Bronze’s attacking overlaps and tactical experience helped Chelsea’s transition into a European powerhouse after her move. She helped them win the domestic treble scoring the winning goal against Manchester United to seal the WSL. She scored a crucial goal against Sweden to get England back in the game after going down by two goals and then scored the winning penalty. Plus she played the whole Euros and the three games before the tournament also some games with Chelsea at the latter stages of the season with a broken tibia.
Alex Greenwood (England / Manchester City)
City’s captain and set-piece specialist led one of the stingiest defences in Europe. Her ball progression and calm authority make her indispensable for both club and country. She was a crucial player for England defence during the Euros when they won back-to-back euros titles.
Leah Williamson (England / Arsenal)
Her composure continues to stand out globally. She was a crucial player in the Arsenal side that went all the way to the Champions league final. Her final performance against Barcelona was likely her best in her career. Then she became the most decorated England captain and first to lift an senior team trophy overseas.
Ellie Carpenter (Australia / Lyon)
After an excellent Olympic campaign and strong performances for Lyon, Carpenter’s pace and crossing ability make her one of the most dangerous full-backs in the game. She was crucial to the sides performance making the champions league final
Michelle Alozie (Nigeria / Houston Dash)
A breakout year Alozie’s blend of athleticism and resilience in the NWSL and her performances at international level for Nigeria have earned her rightful recognition.
Midfielders
Ella Toone (England / Manchester United)
United’s creative engine and one of England’s most expressive players, Toone contributed goals and assists in key matches. Her tactical intelligence has matured notably this season. She played a crucial role in the Euro 2025 even with significant personal struggles and helped United to finish in a good position in the league to secure Champions League play-off positions.
Debinha (Brazil / Kansas City Current)
Still the heartbeat of every team she joins, Debinha’s playmaking in the NWSL and for Brazil in continental qualifiers reinforced her global reputation.
Ghizlane Chebbak (Morocco / Al Hilal)
Chebbak made history as one of the first North African women nominated. Her performances for Morocco and Al Hilal combined technical brilliance with leadership, a landmark for African football.
Forwards
Linda Caicedo (Colombia / Real Madrid)
The 20-year-old phenom dazzled for both club and country. Her flair, close control, and clutch finishing in Liga F and Copa América qualifiers make her one of football’s brightest rising stars. Also was part of the Real Madrid squad that won their first El Classico though it was a controversial game.
Barbra Banda (Zambia / Orlando Pride)
The Zambian captain’s unstoppable form continued in the NWSL scoring double-digit goals and leading her country to Olympic qualification. A trailblazer for African representation in elite football.
Alessia Russo (England / Arsenal)
Russo’s hold-up play and sharp finishing saw Arsenal stay competitive across all fronts. She remains England’s most complete striker technical, powerful, and clinical. She scored the equaliser in the Euros final to keep England in the game and also scored the first penalty in the shootout against Sweden in the quarter-final though she did not score as many goals as people would have expected she was very creative and made the runs in the box. She was joint top goal scorer in the WSL last season with Bunny Shaw was injured most of the season. Plus she won the Champions League.
Chloe Kelly (England / Arsenal/ Manchester City)
Renowned for her pace and crossing, Kelly’s impact in tight WSL matches and decisive international moments keeps her among the elite attackers. Kelly made the headlines moving to Arsenal on loan in January and has made massive impact to the side since coming from the bench mostly. At the Euros she remained the super-sub scoring the winner against Italy in the rebound of her penalty, scoring the winning goal (in this case penalty in a shootout) to win England back-to-back Euros.
Marta (Brazil / Orlando Pride)
The legendary six-time World Player of the Year continues to inspire — playing fewer minutes but delivering leadership and decisive contributions. Her inclusion is a nod to her enduring influence.
Michelle Agyemang (England / Arsenal / Brighton)
At just 18, Agyemang’s nomination signals the next generation. Her breakthrough this season came at the latter stages and in the Euros. She scored against Belgium in her second touch after coming on 47 seconds earlier. She then scored the equaliser against Sweden and Italy in the quarter and semi final to help England make it to the final. She has put her name up on the international stage.
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