La Pulga is nominated to be part of the men's FIFAPRO World 11
There are no adjectives left to describe the career of Lionel Messi. Beyond being considered one of the best footballers in history for his impressive skill with the ball, since its beginnings in the FC. Barcelona, Flea broke records left and right and was crowned champion of most of the tournaments he participated in. However, his hunger for glory does not cease and he seeks to achieve a new milestone.
Messi could reach a new milestone in his career by being nominated again for the FIFAPRO World 11 Men, an award he has received 17 times, more than any other footballer in history. Since his first inclusion in 2007, when he was just 20 years old, the Argentine star He maintained his place among the best in the world without interruption.
If he manages to be selected once again this year, the Rosario will extend his record and reach 18 appearances in this prestigious ideal eleven, consolidating even more as a legend of international football.
El ideal teamThe list, which will be announced on December 9, will be made up of the players who accumulate the most votes from their own colleagues, based on their performance during the season. In total, more than 28.000 players from 70 countries have voted to choose their ideal team. of this season. The statistics considered for this selection cover the period between August 21, 2023 and July 14, 2024, focusing on the most outstanding and decisive performances of each player in that period.
The season of captain of the selection Argentina It was not the best throughout his career. However, he was crowned champion of the America Cup 2024 of United States with the Albiceleste, after defeating Colombia in the final, where he suffered a serious ankle injury that forced him to leave the field. In that tournament, Messi scored a single goal against Canada.
Meanwhile in Inter Miami won the Supporter's Shield, the trophy that rewards the best team of the regular season of the Major League Soccer, being a key figure in the American team. Only in the MLS, the midfielder played 19 matches with the jersey of the herons and added up the enormous figure of 20 goals and 10 assists.
In the fight for the prestigious award, Messi compete against prominent names in football such as top scorers Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Cristiano Ronaldo y Kylian Mbappé. Also Among his rivals are talented playmakers , the Cole palmer, Vinicius Jr. and the young prodigy lamina yamal.
The other Argentine selected for the ideal eleven is Emiliano “Draw” Martínez. The archer of the Aston Villa He established himself as one of the most important goalkeepers in the Premier League and seeks to win a new individual award after receiving the award Lev Yashin at the gala Golden Ball.
The list of 26 players nominated for the Men's World 11:
Archers:
Ederson (Manchester City, Brazil).
Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa, Argentina).
Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich, Germany).
Defenders:
Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid, Spain).
Rúben Dias (Manchester City, Portugal).
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool, Netherlands).
Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen, Netherlands).
Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid, Germany).
William Saliba (Arsenal, France).
Kyle Walker (Manchester City, England).
midfielders:
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, England).
Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City, Belgium).
Phil Foden (Manchester City, England).
Toni Kroos (Real Madrid, Germany).
Luka Modric (Real Madrid, Croatia).
Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich, Germany).
Rodri (Manchester City, Spain).
Federico Valverde (Real Madrid, Uruguay).
Forwards:
Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway).
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, England).
Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain/Real Madrid, France).
Lionel Messi (Inter Miami, Argentina).
Cole Palmer (Manchester City/Chelsea, England).
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr, Portugal).
Vinícius Jr (Real Madrid, Brazil).
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain).