Fifa Fifpro World XI: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar all included in best team of 2015
Barcelona and Real Madrid were each represented by four players
Fifa has announced the Fifpro World XI for the last calendar year at their annual Ballon d’Or awards ceremony in Zurich.
The award recognises the best eleven players in the world over the course of the 12 twelve months and is voted for by fellow professionals.
Unsurprisingly, this year’s edition features four Barcelona players, after they claimed the La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League titles. Lionel Messi joins Neymar, Dani Alves and Andres Iniesta in the side.
In the second half of 2015, they continued to dominate the domestic scene, won the Club World Cup in December and Luis Enrique’s side remain favourites to become European champions again this season.
Real Madrid also have four players named in the side, despite falling short of the historic rivals and failing to claim any silverware in the last calendar year. Cristiano Ronaldo is named alongisde Sergio Ramos, Marcelo and Luka Modric.
Who else made this year’s Fifpro World XI? Click through our gallery to find out…
Fifa World XI of 2015
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