FIFPRO Women’s World XI: Bonmati, Bronze, including Putellas; The Zambian Chebbak gets the first selection

Six players from European champions England have been named to the Women’s World 11 team announced on Monday by football players’ union FIFPRO.

England defender Lucy Bronze was included for the eighth time, one more than France’s Wendie Renard, the association said.

Bronze was joined by two Chelsea teammates in goalkeeper Hannah Hampton and centre-back Millie Bright, who did not play at the European Championships in Switzerland in July.

Three of Arsenal’s England internationals were selected – forwards Chloe Kelly and Alessia Russo, and defender Leah Williamson – after winning both the Champions League and the 2025 European Championship.

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Barcelona’s Spanish trio Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas and Ona Batlle were also part of the team after being on the losing side in the Champions League and Euro 2025 finals.

Bonmati was named player of the tournament in Switzerland and won the Ballon d’Or for the third time in a row in September.

The FIFPRO line-up featured two players from Africa: Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda from Zambia and Moroccan midfielder Ghizlane Chebbak, who got her first selection at the age of 35.

FIFPRO said more than 6,000 members voted. The union’s Teams of the Year were previously part of FIFA’s annual awards ceremony.

Published on November 3, 2025