Bronze named in World 11 for record ninth time

Lucy Bronze is one of five England players named in the Fifpro Women's World 11. Fifpro has invited players to vote for the Women's World 11 since 2015 England defender Lucy Bronze has been named in the Fifpro Women's World 11 for a record ninth time. Bronze is one of five England players named, with Alex Greenwood, Alessia Russo, Ella Toone and Hannah Hampton also selected. Spain defender Irene Paredes also features for the first time since her previous selection in 2017. Zambia striker Barbra Banda, named in the team for the third time, is the only player in the side based outside England or Spain. The World 11 – the only global football award chosen exclusively by players – was selected through votes from 6,511 female players from 64 countries.

Defenders: Lucy Bronze (Chelsea, England), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City, England), Mapi Leon (Barcelona/London City Lionesses, Spain), Irene Paredes (Barcelona, Spain). Midfielders: Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona, Spain), Alexia Putellas (Barcelona/London City Lionesses, Spain), Ella Toone (Manchester United, England) Forwards: Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride, Zambia), Claudia Pina (Barcelona, Spain), Alessia Russo (Arsenal, England) Professional players voted based on performances between 4 August 2025 and 16 August 2026, with only those with at least 20 appearances eligible. Voters were asked to choose the three players who had performed best in each position: goalkeeper,